Anthony Pierre Blackmore, 32, was fatally shot late on the night of April 23, 2020, during an argument at a car wash in the 3200 block of Lynch Street in Jackson, Mississippi. Police found Blackmore at the scene; he died of his injuries.

Investigators quickly identified 19-year-old John Henry McCray IV as a suspect. Authorities say the dispute escalated and McCray allegedly shot Blackmore. McCray was arrested near the scene and a firearm was recovered; he was charged with murder. Blackmore’s family described him as quiet, intelligent, college-educated and passionate about helping others.

What details about the confrontation or motive are still unclear?