Lawrence Harrell, 43 and known as Smoley, was shot to death on September 21, 2012, in Phoenix. At about 11:50 p.m. he and a companion were on the 2700 block of East Wier Avenue when an exchange of gunfire struck both men. Harrell died at the scene; his companion, a 40-year-old man whose name has not been released, sustained nonfatal wounds.

Phoenix Police opened a homicide investigation and sought public help; organizations including Silent Witness became involved. No suspects have been publicly identified or arrested, the motive remains unknown, and the case is described as cold. The family and community continue without answers.

If anyone knew Harrell, his companion that night, or has information about activity on East Wier Avenue on September 21, 2012, please come forward.