Detectives continue to investigate the tragic drive-by shooting that claimed the life of a Wakefield man on Tuesday night. Authorities have identified the victim as 50-year-old Dale “Brett” Stogden.

In a heartfelt statement, his daughters expressed their grief and love:

“We are in complete shock at the loss of our dad in such horrific, violent circumstances. We will miss him and our breakfast get-togethers. We will miss his big smile. Dad, we hope you are no longer in pain and that you can rest in peace. We will always love and miss you.

“We would like to ask the person who took our dad’s life so cruelly to please turn yourself in so we can have some closure and lay him to rest.”

The Wakefield Police Department continues to follow leads as the investigation unfolds, urging anyone with information to come forward.