Tara Welch Gallagher was 39 and worked as an engineer for the City of Virginia Beach. She had been employed with the city for six years and was a mother and wife; family life included fixing up a home with her husband and caring for a young son.

On May 31, 2019, Gallagher was at work in Building 2 of the Virginia Beach Municipal Center when a city employee who had resigned earlier that day opened fire. The shooter moved through the building, firing at colleagues. Gallagher was among 12 people killed in the attack. The gunman was confronted by law enforcement and was killed in a gun battle.

Her death left a grieving community and renewed conversations about workplace safety and gun violence. If anyone knew Tara or has information about her time at the municipal complex, please share what you know.