In the early hours of January 27, 2016, 19-year-old Alvin Trizzy Sealey Jr. was found shot in the head on Washington Street near Dunbar Avenue in Dorchester, Boston. First responders arrived about 1:40 a.m. and pronounced him dead. Authorities described him as clearly targeted, saying his shooting was not a random act of violence; he was the city’s third homicide that year.

Known as Trizzy to friends and family, Sealey worked two jobs and played the piano. His father, Alvin Sealey Sr., called the killing senseless and urged anyone with information to contact police, saying someone must have witnessed the shooting.

If anyone knew Alvin, saw activity near Washington Street and Dunbar Avenue that night, or has information that could help, please contact the Boston Police.