Alan AJ Hoover Jr. was 16 when he was shot and killed in Phoenix on the evening of Wednesday, January 7, 2015. The shooting occurred at about 6:26 p.m. at a residence near 2300 East Shaw Butte Drive. Phoenix police opened a homicide investigation and have been asking the public to help identify the shooter and anyone else who was at the scene.

Born May 4, 1998, Hoover was remembered as a son, brother, nephew and friend who loved the outdoors and played basketball and baseball. He hoped to finish high school and join the military. No arrests have been announced and the suspect remains unknown; a reward of up to $2,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest or indictment.

If anyone knew Alan, was at or near East Shaw Butte Drive that evening, or has information about this shooting, please share what is known with investigators.