Jonas Asefaw was 23 when he was fatally shot at a Phoenix residence just before midnight on June 4, 2014. Police found him suffering from a fatal gunshot wound; witnesses at the scene reported seeing two men flee into the darkness. Investigators said progress stalled as potential witnesses were reluctant to come forward, a hesitation they believed was possibly linked to gang activity in the area.

Months passed without resolution until detectives working a separate homicide uncovered information that pointed to a suspect in Asefaw’s killing. In January of the following year, 27-year-old Sammy Graham was arrested and booked on charges of first-degree murder and a weapons violation. Authorities continued to appeal to the public for information, believing more people had knowledge about what happened that night.

If anyone knew Jonas, saw activity near that residence on June 4, 2014, or has information that could help the investigation, please come forward.