Roy Veal was 17 when he was fatally shot outside his family’s home on Madison Avenue in Baton Rouge on the night of February 29, 2016. Around 10 p.m. a knock at the door prompted him to step outside; shortly after, gunfire erupted. His mother found him in the yard with multiple gunshot wounds. He called out to her, was taken to a nearby hospital, and later died of his injuries.

The Baton Rouge Police Department canvassed the neighborhood and spoke with potential witnesses but initially reported no identified suspects or motive. The investigation was described as active and authorities asked the public to come forward with information.

If anyone saw activity near Madison Avenue that night or has information about who knocked on the door, please share what is known with investigators.