Phillip Michael McCrimmon Martin, 33, was fatally shot on November 22, 2022, at the Vista Haven Apartments west of Sanford, Florida. The shooting happened about 8:10 p.m. after residents reported hearing gunshots; deputies found several shell casings and blood in a breezeway and on a locked apartment door they forced open, where Martin was discovered deceased inside.

Investigators say Martin was chased up an apartment stairwell and shot multiple times in the back by 31-year-old Kadeem Omar Fisher. The probe uncovered an ongoing dispute between Martin and Fisher that Martin’s family said they had not known about. Fisher was arrested and charged with first-degree premeditated murder and held without bond.

Martin’s family later pursued a civil claim against the property’s owners and former management, alleging security problems at the complex contributed to what happened. They have also taken part in public efforts to raise awareness about gun violence while mourning their son, brother, and uncle.

If anyone knew Phillip, his movements that evening, or has information about the dispute, please share what is known.