Johnathan ’Jay’ Charles-Pierre, 35, was shot and killed outside a home at 940 Castle Way in Lakeland, Florida, at about 10:55 p.m. on July 25, 2016. Officers found Charles-Pierre with a gunshot wound to the chest; he died at the scene despite medical attention. Witnesses said a black male knocked, threatened a witness with a handgun and demanded Charles-Pierre come to the door. When Charles-Pierre appeared armed, the suspect shot him, then fired additional rounds while fleeing in a green four-door vehicle with a folded temporary license plate, possibly with two other males.

Investigators believe Charles-Pierre was specifically targeted but have not established a motive. Police released photos of a woman described as a person of interest and offered an $8,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. His mother Giselle and his 12-year-old son have urged the community to come forward. The case remains open; anyone with information is asked to contact the Lakeland Police Department or Crime Stoppers.