On the evening of August 26, 2011, 32-year-old Omar Edwards was shot and killed at 18 Hosmer Street in Dorchester, Boston. His death came amid a late-summer wave of violence that affected Dorchester and nearby Mattapan and contributed to the city’s rising homicide count that year.

Edwards was a father to Shyan O’mani Edwards and the son of Maxine Mason and Dennis Edwards Sr. He is also survived by siblings Dennis Jr., Semij, Gregory, and Dolores Lola. Family and friends remember his sincere smile, love for his family, and sense of humor; his killing left a deep void for those who knew him.

The murder remains unsolved. No suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced; the Boston Police Department continues to ask anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone knew Omar or has information about the shooting at 18 Hosmer Street, please share what you know with investigators.