Martin Howard, 55, of Jacksonville, Florida, was shot and killed during an armed robbery at the Gate gas station on Merrill Road on December 15, 2018. He worked at that station and was remembered locally for his kindness and for caring for six cats. The shooting occurred early in the morning and left the community mourning.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office investigated the murder. On January 3, 2019, 20-year-old Jebre Cook was arrested and charged in connection with the robbery and fatal shooting. Authorities say surveillance footage and witness statements tied Cook to the incident and to the shooting that killed Howard. A GoFundMe was set up to assist Howard’s family after the killing.

Does anyone who knew Martin or who was in the area that morning have information that could add detail to what happened?