Nathaniel Barry Stansberry III was shot and killed in January 2016 inside the Northway Market in St. Louis, Missouri. The slaying added to the city’s cycle of violent crime and left his family grieving.

Investigators identified and arrested Charles Cornet Napper in connection with the killing. Facing first-degree murder initially, Napper ultimately pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and armed criminal action as his case approached trial. He was sentenced to 25 years in prison and must serve 85 percent of that term before becoming eligible for parole.

At sentencing Nathaniel’s mother, Shaunte Harris, spoke to Napper and expressed forgiveness while he apologized for taking her son’s life.

If anyone knew Nathaniel or has information about the events at Northway Market in January 2016, please come forward.