Shawn Aris Lockhart was fatally shot in Wilmington, Delaware, in the early morning hours of December 5, 2017 — the day he turned 30. Known as Shizz, Lockhart was a licensed barber who worked at Cheese’s Hair Studio, had roots in Chester, Pennsylvania, graduated Christiana High School in 2005, and attended Delaware Technical Community College. He also worked at Freightliner in Swedesboro, New Jersey, and trained at American Beauty Academy in Wilmington.

Police say the shooting occurred at a residence on the 800 block of North Jackson Street around 1:30 a.m. Lockhart heard a noise at the rear of the home, went to a third-floor door that led from his bedroom to an outside deck to check, and attempted to prevent people trying to gain entry. Shots were fired at the doorway; Lockhart was struck in the torso and died inside the home despite emergency efforts.

The case was later handled as a cold case, with investigators and Delaware Crime Stoppers asking for tips. If anyone knew who came to that back door that morning or has information that could help, please contact the Wilmington Police Department Cold Case Unit.