Isaiah Edwards, known as Zae, was 19 when he disappeared from Gary, Indiana. He was last seen on June 27, 2016; his body was found three days later on June 30. Authorities determined he died from gunshot wounds in what was called an apparent homicide.

Friends and family remembered him as a beloved son, brother, and uncle with a big smile, an outgoing personality and a protective streak.

If anyone has information about Isaiah’s last movements or who might have been involved, please share what is known.