Raphael Tyrone Hayes was 22 when he was shot and left at Prince George’s Hospital Center in Cheverly, Maryland on April 1, 2009. He was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Authorities say he was a resident of Laurel and was shot following an altercation that erupted during an illegal dice game.

Prince George’s County police say the shooting likely occurred near Oates Street and Early Oaks Lane in Capitol Heights. In the immediate aftermath investigators appealed to the public for information, but no specific suspects or arrests have been publicly released.

The case remains unresolved and Hayes’s family and community are still seeking answers. If anyone has information about the shooting or the events near Oates Street and Early Oaks Lane on April 1, 2009, please come forward.