Kelvin Lara was 18 when he was shot and killed in Roxbury in the early hours of Saturday, July 12, 2008. Police were called at about 2:19 a.m. to 25 Whittier Street; officers found Lara with an apparent gunshot wound and he was pronounced dead at Boston Medical Center. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner later ruled his death a homicide.

A Roxbury resident, Kelvin was remembered as good-natured and fun-loving. He is survived by his parents, five brothers, and one sister; a former teacher at Brighton High School recalled his friendly, positive attitude. The Boston Police Department opened a homicide investigation, but no arrests or suspects have been publicly announced and authorities have not released a motive.

The case remains unsolved and open. If anyone has information about Kelvin’s death or the night of July 12, 2008, please come forward to assist the investigation.