Dawnn Jaffier was 26 when she was killed on August 23, 2014, in Dorchester while attending Boston’s annual Caribbean festival. A dedicated youth worker and active member of her community, she was struck by a stray bullet during a violent confrontation and later died at a local hospital. The shooting took place despite a heavy police presence for the parade, and Jaffier was not the intended target.

Investigators identified two men, Keith Williams and Wesson Colas, as suspects. Prosecutors said Williams fired a .357 revolver during an exchange with Colas; a jury found both men guilty of first-degree murder, and each was sentenced to life in prison for their roles in Jaffier’s death. The community has continued to honor her through awards and scholarships that recognize her work with young people.

If anyone attended the festival that day or has information about the events leading up to the shooting, please share what was seen or heard.