Juan Chávez Martínez was 25 and a Davenport, Florida resident originally from Huichapan, Mexico. He worked as a housekeeping supervisor at Reunion Resort in Kissimmee and had hoped to become a hairstylist, makeup artist, or decorator. Juan was at Pulse nightclub with friends on the night of June 12, 2016, when a lone gunman carried out the attack that killed 49 people.

Reports identify the shooter as Omar Mateen, who pledged allegiance to ISIS during the assault and was killed by police at the scene. Investigations by federal authorities concluded the attacker acted alone and was inspired by extremist ideology, and the tragedy prompted numerous lawsuits by victims’ families against the club and security providers.

Juan’s death is among those remembered in memorials and advocacy efforts addressing gun violence and community safety. If anyone who knew Juan or was with him that night has information to share or recollections to contribute, please come forward.