Dontavis Haney, a 34-year-old African American man, was fatally shot on June 28, 2021, at the Rosala West Apartments on Silver Star Road in Orlando, Florida. Orange County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an aggravated battery by shooting call early that Monday morning and found Haney had been struck at least once; he was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead.

Investigators say the shooting involved suspects inside a vehicle and was not believed to be random. Detectives from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office were handling the case, and as of the most recent update no arrests had been announced and no suspects publicly identified. Haney is remembered by family and friends for his infectious smile, bubbly personality and a heart of gold; he was a son, brother, father of five and friend.

If anyone who knew Dontavis or was in the Rosala West Apartments area that morning has information, please share what might help the investigation.