Michael Lanier, 24, was killed in the early morning hours of June 22, 2014, in Jamaica Plain. Police responded about 1:47 a.m. to the rear of 6-8 Ernst Street and found a running vehicle with two men inside suffering gunshot wounds. Lanier, identified as Michael A. Lanier II of Everett, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and was later pronounced non-viable. The other 24-year-old victim was transported to Brigham and Women’s Hospital and was expected to survive. Authorities said the shooting did not appear to be random.

Lanier was a graduate of Everett High School, Class of 2008, the father of three children and the son of Barbara M. Owens and Michael A. Lanier. No arrests have been announced and no suspects have been publicly identified. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Boston Police Department with tips that could help bring justice for Michael Lanier.