James Elvin Alston III, 23, was shot and killed on July 2, 2015, in the 700 block of Quarry Road in Raleigh at about 4:15 a.m., two blocks east of Ligon Middle School. He was a father of three who had been taking classes at Wake Technical Community College, held a job, and was involved in community outreach efforts to reduce gang violence, including calling for a gang truce and working with Bring Back the Village, Empowering the Community.

Following the investigation, three men were arrested on July 24, 2015. Ashton Traevon Champion, 21, and Christopher Rodney Jones, 21, were each charged with murder; Isaiah Freeman McFarland, 26, was charged as an accessory. The arrests followed police work in the weeks after the killing.

Alston’s family and community remembered him for his efforts to mentor young people and promote peace. Does anyone who knew James or was involved with the outreach programs have information or memories to share?