Johnny Ray Izard Jr., a 25-year-old African American man, was shot and killed on May 4, 2018, in Lincolnton, North Carolina. He was found on New Bold Street with an apparent gunshot wound and taken to CaroMont Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The killing was the city’s first homicide since March 2014.

Family members say Johnny was on the phone with his mother, Tesha Edwards, the night he was shot; she reported hearing gunfire in the background. Investigators believe there were witnesses, but many have been reluctant to speak because of fear and intimidation. No arrests or suspects have been identified and the Lincolnton Police Department describes the investigation as ongoing. Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

If anyone has information about Johnny’s death or recalls being near New Bold Street on May 4, 2018, please come forward.