In the late hours of a November night in 2021 outside a lounge on West Avenue in Rochester, New York, 39-year-old Stephen Morgan was killed by a stray bullet while attempting to leave in a car. More than a dozen rounds were fired in the parking lot during a violent confrontation that did not involve Morgan. Authorities identified 42-year-old Corey Faison as the alleged instigator; police say Faison intentionally shot and wounded another man in the lot and that a bullet from his gun struck Morgan, who died at the scene while the other victim suffered life-altering injuries.

Morgan’s family described him as joyful, noting his humor and work ethic, and said some small solace came from knowing he was not the intended target. An arrest was made and charges were brought; Faison initially pleaded not guilty and the matter was proceeding through the criminal justice system.

If anyone was in the West Avenue area that night or has information about the shooting, please share what you know with investigators.