Nicholas Trevon Bufford, 31, was shot and killed on January 4, 2011, at 614 Blue Hill Avenue in Boston. Police found him suffering from gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled the death a homicide.

Bufford was a son to John and Ruth Bufford and a brother to Pamela, Cedrick, and Kevin. Family remembered him as a beloved godson, nephew, cousin and friend. His death was one of the city’s first homicides that year and left the community mourning another young life lost to street violence.

The investigation remains open. No arrests have been announced and no suspects have been publicly identified. If anyone knew Nicholas, saw activity near 614 Blue Hill Avenue on January 4, 2011, or has information about this shooting, please come forward.