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Lamar Canady, a 32-year-old businessman and father of four, was ambushed and shot to death on May 9, 2014, in San Diego’s Oak Park neighborhood. Canady owned the Official Cutz barbershop and was attacked as he stepped out of the shop; he suffered at least 16 gunshot wounds, many to the head, in what investigators described as a carefully orchestrated hit that shocked the community.

Investigators say two men carried out the attack: Ian Guthrie, who acted as a lookout, and Peter Johnson, also known as Dion Chambers, who was the shooter. Both were arrested and charged with first-degree murder after being linked to the crime by surveillance footage and DNA evidence. Prosecutors told the jury the killing was ordered by another man, Omar Grant, allegedly over jealousy, revenge and a dispute involving a large quantity of marijuana. The jury convicted Guthrie and Johnson; both received life terms, with Johnson given 75 years to life and Guthrie 55 years to life.

Canady is remembered by family and neighbors as an ambitious, well-liked entrepreneur whose death left a deep void in his community. Does anyone have memories of Canady, the barbershop, or relevant information about the case?