Constance Marie Heintz was 26 when she was found bleeding and unresponsive in the Town of Preston, Adams County, on April 10, 2016. She was taken to Moundview Memorial Hospital in Friendship and pronounced dead on arrival. The cause of death was recorded as a wound from a pellet gun.

Constance, described as enjoying fishing with a pink camouflage pole and spending time with her nieces and nephew, was the subject of an Adams County Sheriff’s Office investigation. A 19-year-old man from Friendship, reported to have been her boyfriend, was arrested and held at the Adams County Jail on a potential charge of homicide by negligent use of a dangerous weapon. Initial reports indicated the shooting may have been accidental, and the investigation was ongoing.

Did anyone know Constance, her circle, or have information about what happened that day?