Anthony J. Tarbert was 15 when he was shot and killed in West Baltimore on the night of July 31, 2011. After multiple gunshots rang out, his father, Richard Tarbert, began a six-hour search when Anthony failed to return home; Anthony’s body was later found in a neighbor’s backyard a few houses from the family home. It appears Anthony tried to run after being shot but succumbed to his injuries.

Anthony’s close friend, 15-year-old Dominic Perry, was also found fatally shot in the same area that night. Baltimore City Police investigated, including following a possible dispute at a nearby convenience store, but no clear motive or suspects had been identified. Two weeks before his death Anthony had stayed with a police officer who had been shot in the neighborhood, an act noted by investigators and the community.

Anyone who knew Anthony or Dominic, or who has information about that night, is asked to come forward.