Raynol Rakei Wilson was 16 when he was fatally shot on January 19, 2014, in Fort Pierce, Florida. He had been a Fort Pierce resident for about 15 years, was born July 15, 1997, in Indianapolis, and attended Fort Pierce Central High School. Family remembered him as cheerful and loving.

His mother, Tycie Wilson, at first thought the noise was fireworks until a relative told her Raynol had been shot; she found him on the ground and was present when he died. The community held a candlelight vigil, and family members said they believed he had been mistaken for someone else.

No arrests or suspects have been identified and the investigation remains open. If anyone has information that could help resolve Raynol’s death, please contact the authorities handling the case.