Anthony Pierre Alves, 25, died on January 18, 2015, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois, after being shot during an attempted robbery. Known as Ghost, he was the only child of Lutitia Robinson-Franklin and Joseph Alves, had been living in Springfield since 2007, and was engaged to Ayisha Wells; he and his fiancée had three children.

The Sangamon County State’s Attorney’s Office later ruled the shooting a justifiable homicide, finding that the shooter acted in self-defense; no charges were filed in connection with Anthony’s death. His funeral services were held at Ruby Funeral Services & Chapel, Inc., followed by a private burial.

Anthony’s death was one of eleven homicides in Springfield in 2015. If anyone knew Anthony or has information about the events that night, please share what can help clarify what happened.