Makayla M. Mitchell was 18 when she was fatally shot on October 4, 2015, in Indianapolis. She and her close friend, 17-year-old Coriana Johnson, were sitting in a car near 21st Street and Berwick Avenue on the city’s west side, waiting to meet someone, when an unknown assailant or assailants opened fire. Both young women were killed in the ambush.

The two friends were described as being like family, a bond strengthened by a friendship between their fathers. Their deaths occurred during a weekend that saw multiple teen homicides in the city and prompted candlelight vigils as the community mourned. Police opened an investigation but, to date, no suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced.

Anyone who was near 21st Street and Berwick Avenue on the evening of October 4, 2015, or who has information about the shooting is asked to contact the authorities to help bring answers to the families.