Michael L. Cumberland, 39, was shot and killed on the front porch of his mother’s home in the 1100 block of Berkeley Avenue in Columbus, Ohio, on July 13, 2014. The shooting happened just before 6 a.m.; his niece discovered his body about five hours later. Erica N. Haley, who was with Cumberland at the time, was critically injured by a bullet to the forehead but survived.

Surveillance video from a house across the street showed Desjuan L. Hayes, 27, approach Cumberland and Haley, fire three shots, and flee. Hayes was later identified as the suspect, convicted of murder and felonious assault with gun specifications, and sentenced to life with the possibility of parole after 21 years. The trial did not clearly establish a motive; reports said Hayes and Haley did not appear to know Cumberland.

Cumberland, nicknamed Noise, is remembered by family for his lively personality. The family has expressed frustration that Hayes evaded capture for a time and continues to seek closure. If anyone knew Michael or has information about the early-morning shooting, please share what you know.