Raven Alexandria Mayes, 35, was killed by gunfire in the early morning hours of December 31, 2017, in the 5300 block of Acorn Lane in Indianapolis. Her death came near the end of a year that set a record for homicides in the city.

A graduate of Lew Wallace High School in Gary who studied at Kaplan University, Raven supported five children by working as a server and waitress at Applebee’s and JD’s Bar. She is survived by her parents, two sisters, grandparents, and an extended circle of family and friends who remembered her vibrant spirit.

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department investigated, but the case went cold. No suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests were announced; the motive remains unknown. If anyone knew Raven, saw activity in the 5300 block of Acorn Lane that night, or has information that could help solve her murder, please come forward.