Lamont Jeffrey Smith, known to family and friends as J-rock, was killed in Baltimore on December 17, 2011. He was 32 and grew up in the city’s public schools. Lamont worked later in life as a maintenance man, doing odd jobs for family members, especially his mother and grandmother.

Described as having an infectious laugh and a ready smile, Lamont enjoyed cooking, fishing and telling jokes at family gatherings. He shared a close bond with his son, Lamontae, who was said to be the spitting image of his father. The circumstances of his death remain unclear; there is little public information about any investigation, suspects or arrests.

If anyone knew Lamont, his routines, or has information about what happened on December 17, 2011, please share what you know.