James L. JoJo Rentz Sr., 37, was shot and killed on May 11, 2015, at his home at 2425 NW 57th Place in Gainesville, Florida. Rentz, a father of six described as generous and community-minded, had just returned from a nearby convenience store and was standing on his front stoop when several rounds were fired from a Romanian Drako AK pistol, a rare variant of the AK-47 without a rifle stock. Neighbors and first responders attempted aid, but Rentz was pronounced dead at UF Health Shands Hospital.

Investigators determined robbery was the motive and recovered the distinctive firearm near the entrance to the Pine Ridge apartments where Rentz lived. The shooting left Rentz’s children without their father and shocked the local community.

If anyone knew JoJo Rentz, his routines around Pine Ridge, or has information about the shooting, please share what can help the investigation.