Francis Xavier Sanchez was 27 and Hispanic when he was killed in Cleveland, Ohio, on September 16, 2018. Authorities investigated his death as a murder and identified multiple persons of interest early in the probe; several suspects were questioned but no immediate arrests followed.

Detectives kept the case open while gathering evidence and interviewing potential witnesses. The investigation produced new leads that law enforcement pursued as they worked to establish who was responsible for Sanchez’s death.

Officials say the case deeply affected Sanchez’s family and the local community. If anyone has memories of Francis, knowledge of his movements in Cleveland around September 16, 2018, or other information that could still help, please come forward.