Rodney Martin, 39, was fatally shot on the night of May 28, 2019, near his apartment on South Military Trail in Boynton Beach, Florida. He was taken to a local hospital and died of his injuries. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the death is being investigated as a homicide; no motive or suspect was immediately identified.

Friends and family remembered Martin as a charismatic, loyal friend and a devoted father of two who had rebuilt his life after two prior prison terms. He worked as a telemarketer and helped with event planning and charitable events. Detectives released a sketch of a person of interest, but investigators reported few clear leads.

A GoFundMe was established to help cover funeral costs and the community publicly mourned. If anyone knew Rodney or saw activity near South Military Trail on May 28, 2019, please contact investigators with any information that could help solve the case.