On the night of April 25, 2014, Ronnie Brown, 36, was fatally shot on 28th Avenue South at South Charles Street in the Leschi area of Seattle’s Central District. A nearby resident ran to him and held his hand as he died. Brown’s killing was one of three fatal shootings in the Central District during that week, prompting community alarm and a joint press conference by local organizers and Seattle police asking for witnesses to come forward.

Police increased bike and foot patrols after the violence, but the investigation stalled. Investigators cited a culture of silence and fear of violent repercussions for those who cooperate with police as a major barrier to developing leads. No suspects have been identified and no arrests have been made; the case remains an open, unsolved homicide.

If anyone has information about Ronnie Brown’s killing or was in the area that night, please share what you know with Seattle authorities.