James Michael Hayes, 31, of New Kensington, Pennsylvania, was shot and killed on December 9, 2022, in the parking lot behind Kensington Arms Apartments. Police were called shortly after 10:30 p.m. and found Hayes already deceased. Investigators say there may have been as many as three shooters involved.

The New Kensington police and Westmoreland County detectives have treated the case as a priority and have been working it jointly. No arrests have been announced. The family has described Hayes as a soft-spoken man who loved his children and has been outspoken in calling for justice; the community held a vigil near the scene.

The investigation remains ongoing and authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward. Did anyone in the area see or hear anything that night that could help investigators?