Tazmyn Soares was 17 when he was shot and killed on the evening of December 21, 2007, at 68 Cedar Street in Roxbury. He was pronounced dead at the scene and the death was ruled a homicide. Born in Fall River, he had lived in New Bedford and Dorchester and was described as a promising recording artist who was beginning a music career.

Soares was survived by his parents and several siblings. His death left family and community members mourning, and a memorial on what would have been his 20th birthday was reported to have been marred by violence. The Boston Police Department lists the case as an open, unsolved homicide; there have been no public announcements of arrests or named suspects and the motive remains unclear.

If anyone knew Tazmyn, his movements that night, or has information about the shooting, please come forward and share what you know.