Jerome Blakely, a 31-year-old father, was shot and killed on November 12, 2015, outside his home at the McAden Park Apartments in east Charlotte, North Carolina. The shooting happened a day before his son’s eighth birthday. His mother, who was inside the apartment when the shots rang out, ran outside and found him gravely injured; he died while being taken to the hospital.

Neighbors described Blakely as quiet and respectful, and some said they doubted he was the intended target. His death was recorded as Charlotte’s 56th homicide of the year. Law enforcement continues to investigate, and no arrests have been announced.

If anyone who lived near McAden Park Apartments in November 2015 or who knew Jerome has information that could help, please share what you know with investigators.