Abubakar Abdi, 20, was shot and killed in the Brighton neighborhood of Rainier Valley on October 11, 2015. He was found wounded at the intersection of Rainier Avenue South and South Garden Street after a witness called 911 about 9:30 p.m.; medics pronounced him dead at the scene and the King County Medical Examiner ruled the cause of death a gunshot wound to the torso.

Investigators say the shooting followed an argument that began at a Shell gas station across the street and continued as both parties walked to the location where Abdi was shot. Surveillance footage and witness accounts identify 34-year-old Michael David Henderson, known as Big Evil, as the person who pulled out a gun, shot Abdi, and then left with friends. Henderson was arrested two days later and charged with second-degree murder and illegal possession of a firearm.

Abdi’s death drew attention to gun violence affecting East African youth in Seattle and sparked community calls for action. If anyone knew Abubakar, witnessed the argument that night, or has information relevant to the case, please come forward.