Akeem Birch, 30, was shot to death in the parking lot of the Friendly Way convenience store on South Florida Avenue in DeLand on December 27, 2015. He was working his first shift after being released from prison in June 2015 for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and was pronounced dead at the scene from a gunshot wound to the head.

Investigators say the shooting appears to have been targeted; family and friends believe it was retaliation for a fight at a club a few nights earlier. Several 911 callers reported the gunshot and Birch’s body, but despite a crowd at the scene no witnesses have come forward with identifying information. The suspect remains at large and DeLand police have asked anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.

Birch’s family remember him as a devoted father, brother and son and are seeking justice. If anyone knew Akeem or saw activity near the Friendly Way store that night, can you share what you know with investigators?