Jean Carlos Nieves Rodriguez was 27 when he was killed on June 12, 2016, during the mass shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando. Born March 28, 1989, in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, he had moved to Orlando at about age 14 and was identified as a Latino man of Puerto Rican heritage.

At the time of his death he had just purchased his first home that he planned to share with his mother. He worked from his teens—starting at McDonald’s at 15, later becoming a manager there, and most recently serving as general manager of a check-cashing store. Family and friends described him as devoted, caring, and supportive; his sister said he often helped her financially and that he told her he loved her more than he loved himself.

The shooter, Omar Mateen, entered Pulse armed and opened fire; he pledged allegiance to ISIS during the attack and was shot and killed by police after a three-hour standoff. Mateen acted alone in carrying out the shooting; no other accomplices were involved. If anyone knew Jean Carlos or has information about his life in Orlando, please share what could help remember him.