James Hall, a 42-year-old African American man, was found dead on January 26, 2015, in Miami Gardens, Florida. His death was later determined to be a homicide caused by multiple gunshot wounds. Investigators reported that Hall had been involved in a dispute with several individuals in the days before he was killed.

Witnesses said they heard gunshots and saw a group of men fleeing the scene shortly after the shooting. The Miami Gardens Police Department identified a number of potential suspects during the investigation, and one person of interest was described as a 35-year-old Hispanic male who was arrested and charged in connection with the case. Forensic evidence and witness testimony were cited as part of the prosecution’s case.

Hall’s family also pursued a civil wrongful-death lawsuit related to his killing. The case prompted increased attention to violence in the Miami Gardens area and to community and police responses.