In the late hours of October 20, 2015, 25-year-old Richard E. Noel Jr. was shot to death after answering a knock at the door of his home in the 3400 block of Arthington Boulevard in Indianapolis. Officers from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department found him deceased at the scene with multiple gunshot wounds.

Known locally as Riko V, Noel was an aspiring rapper who had been gaining attention and reportedly had a meeting scheduled later that year with DJ Kid Capri. His father says threatening messages were found on Richard’s cellphone and believes the threats may have related to a dispute over a woman; that information was shared with investigators. No arrests have been made and no suspects have been publicly identified.

Police and the family say investigation efforts have been hindered by a code of silence in the community. Anti-crime groups including the Ten Point Coalition have tried outreach campaigns to encourage witnesses to come forward. If anyone knew Richard, his movements that night, or has information about the threats on his phone, can you help bring answers to his family?