Martinez Francis Brown, 44, was shot and killed in the early morning of Thursday, February 23, 2017, in the 2000 block of Reverend John Raphael Way in New Orleans. Known as Chop to family and friends, Brown worked as a forklift operator at Walmart and was remembered by relatives as respectful and kind.

Very little about the shooting has been released publicly. Investigators have not announced a motive or any arrests, and the case has grown cold. Brown is survived by a large family that includes seven brothers and four sisters; they continue to seek answers as the investigation remains open.

If anyone has information about Martinez Brown’s death or the events on February 23, 2017, please come forward.