Jerrell Billy Tomlin, 26, of New Port Richey, Florida, was found dead outside a room at the Magnuson Hotel, 5015 U.S. Highway 19, on the morning of September 19, 2015. Officers responding about 7:45 a.m. discovered Tomlin with multiple gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Early in the investigation Jerrell Rayshawn Marcus, 23, was identified as a person of interest but was later ruled out as a suspect. New Port Richey Police Department homicide detectives continue to investigate and follow up on leads. Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the person or persons responsible.

Anyone who knew Tomlin or who has information about the shooting at the Magnuson Hotel on September 19, 2015 is asked to come forward.