In the early morning hours of January 14, 2021, 21-year-old Martín Blue Sean Godoy, also known as Martín Sean Godoy Nolan, was found dead in his parked car in the Highland Elementary School parking lot in Wheaton, Maryland. Officers responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting; Godoy was pronounced dead at the scene and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled his death a homicide.

Godoy had been at a party earlier that evening and later was in his car with a friend when they were approached by Keith Wesley Delcid-Palacios. Witnesses say Delcid-Palacios pistol-whipped Godoy through the open driver’s side window, then fired multiple shots when Godoy tried to drive away. The vehicle subsequently lost control and struck another car; Godoy’s passenger escaped, though shots were fired in their direction. Godoy was remembered by friends and family for his kindness, his sonic blue 2014 Ford Focus ST, and his love of basketball and soccer.

A memorial remains in the parking lot where he was killed. If anyone knew Martín or has information that could help clarify what happened that night, please come forward.