Kerry Palmer, 44, was shot and killed at his Port Allen, Louisiana home on May 12, 2014. A neighbor witnessed the attack; the same report says Palmer’s dog was killed while trying to protect him. The shooting was carried out by an unknown individual and the West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office was still searching for the suspect in the days after the killing.

The case remains open and a painful loss for the community, both for the man and his loyal dog who tried to defend him.

If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information about who was responsible, please come forward to the West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office.