Aaron T James was 17 when he was shot and killed on New Year’s Day 2010 in Buffalo, New York. The African-American youth, also referred to as Aaron James-Hartzog, died in a shooting on Strauss Street that investigators have characterized as an act of violence during a holiday period that included several other violent incidents.

Investigators have struggled to gather sufficient witness information, and the case became cold despite remaining an active investigation. Crime Stoppers of Western New York is offering a reward of up to $7,500 for tips that lead to an arrest and indictment. No arrests have been announced and no suspects have been publicly identified.

If anyone has information about Aaron’s death or was in the Strauss Street area that day, please contact investigators or Crime Stoppers with what you know.