Richard Morales was 15 when he was fatally shot in Oklahoma City on July 8, 2012. Known to family and friends as Lil Rich, he was remembered at a candlelight vigil as goofy, loving and outspoken with a bright smile. The shooting prompted an immediate investigation focused on other teenagers.

Oklahoma City police released names and images of two teenage suspects. One of those suspects, 16 years old, surrendered to authorities at the Oklahoma County jail accompanied by his mother and a pastor and was booked on a complaint of first-degree murder; he was initially held in the juvenile section. A judge later ruled that that 16-year-old and another teen charged in the case would be tried as adults.

The motive for the shooting was not detailed in reporting about the case. If anyone knew Richard, saw him shortly before July 8, 2012, or has information about the people involved, please share what is known.