David Jamal Harper was 27 when he was shot and killed in Capitol Heights, Maryland, on September 24, 2008. A father of three — two sons, Dashia and David, and a daughter, D'Nia — he was remembered for his beautiful smile and survived by his father, Oscar Harper, Jr., grandmothers Almarie Harper and Rose Rogers, and grandfather Oscar Harper, Sr., as well as many aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. Those who grew up with him in Capitol Heights said his death left a deep void and that losing him felt like losing a part of his mother.

If anyone knew David, his family, or has information about what happened, please share what you know.