Jamie Nathaniel Daniels, a 33-year-old African American co-pastor at Divine Grace Christian Church, was found dead on July 16, 2016, on the front lawn of a retiree’s home in the 600 block of Dunbar Street in Durham, North Carolina. Police initially called the death suspicious and later confirmed Daniels suffered a gunshot wound; authorities have classified the case as a homicide.

Friends and family described Daniels as compassionate and fun-loving. His killing shocked a quiet neighborhood, and neighbors voiced frustration and fear about rising gun violence. Some residents reported hearing gunshots just after midnight on the day he was found, while others noticed nothing; the absence of willing eyewitnesses has hampered the investigation.

Durham police say the investigation remains open and have urged anyone with information to contact them or Crime Stoppers. No arrests have been announced. If anyone knew Jamie, saw activity around Dunbar Street on July 16, 2016, or has information that could help, please come forward.