Jakoby Royal, 19, was one of two people found dead from gunshot wounds at a residence on Helveston Street in Mobile, Alabama, on July 21, 2024. Police discovered both victims after being called to the scene; the identity of the second person has not been released.

Jakoby was described by his family as a bright, athletic young Black man who excelled in basketball and track, regularly made the honor roll, loved music, and had embraced his faith in December of the prior year. The Mobile Police Department says the double homicide investigation is ongoing. No suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced.

Jakoby’s family is asking anyone with information about that summer night to come forward. If readers knew Jakoby or have information about the shooting, please share what you know with the investigators.