Kelty Charles O’Brien, 45, was shot and killed in the early morning hours of November 7, 2008, in the Tower Grove South neighborhood of St. Louis. Authorities say the killing occurred during what they believe was an apparent carjacking near Bent and Parker Avenues. The next day—what would have been his 46th birthday—a fundraiser was held to help the family with funeral expenses.

Kelty was known for his love of live music, especially the blues, a passion passed down from his father, retired St. Louis police detective Charlie O’Brien, nicknamed the Blues Detective. He was also the brother of St. Louis police officer Mark O’Brien. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department lists the death as an open homicide; no arrests or publicly identified suspects have been reported.

Anyone who knew Kelty, witnessed the incident, or has information that could help the investigation is asked to come forward.