Joseph Braxton III, a 16-year-old African American male, was shot and killed on September 27, 2014, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He was on his way to a sweet sixteen birthday party when shots were reported around 10:30 p.m. on Randleman Street; witnesses said Braxton was still trying to move after being shot but was dead when help arrived. A memorial of candles, teddy bears, and messages was placed at the scene.

Investigators tied the shooting to a longstanding "beef" between two groups of teens and reported difficulty getting witnesses to cooperate. Several teens were arrested and charged: among them were Rashaun Tyree Graham, Deonta Zaquan Graham, D ontrae Taivon Lloyd, Devonta Jaquan Douglas, and Jacquie Markete Reuben. The case was scheduled for trial in December, and later guilty pleas and sentencing followed, with multiple defendants receiving lengthy prison terms while charges against one defendant were dropped.

What details do readers in Fayetteville remember from that night, or is there information anyone can share about Joseph Braxton III and the community impacts of this case?