Jacob Rivera was 16 when he was ambushed and shot on a Hollywood, Florida, sidewalk on July 12, 2013. He was found around 5:15 p.m. at 900 N. 66th Avenue and taken to Memorial Regional Hospital, where he was declared brain-dead and died a few days later. Family and community members remember Jacob for his charisma, sense of humor, and the joy he brought to others.

Investigators say surveillance footage captured a man fleeing the scene; police describe the shooting as a targeted attack. No arrests have been announced, the case remains open, and Broward Crime Stoppers and the Hollywood Police Department are seeking tips. A reward of $26,000 has been offered for information leading to an arrest, and Jacob’s family — including his brother Walter Rivera, who leaves rose petals at the site — continues to press for leads.

If anyone has information about that evening or recognizes the person seen fleeing, please contact the Hollywood Police Department or Broward Crime Stoppers.