Lamandras Von Sandford, a 38-year-old African-American man, was killed in St. Louis, Missouri, on July 16, 2014.

The case is presented against the backdrop of a year of rising violence in the city. Sandford’s record includes a 2006 arrest for possession of a controlled substance; those charges were later closed. The circumstances of his homicide remain unclear and unsolved.

If anyone knew Lamandras Von Sandford, saw activity near the scene on July 16, 2014, or has information that could help, please come forward.