Richard Anthony Martin, Jr. was killed on the evening of February 2, 1992, after being struck from behind while walking westbound on the north sidewalk of 4500 University Avenue. Two black male juveniles had turned onto University Avenue from Chamoune Avenue and walked directly behind him. Witnesses saw one of the young men pass Martin, then turn and punch him in the face while yelling You shouldn’t have messed with us. Martin fell, hit his head on the pavement, and later died from his injuries. Witnesses reported that Martin did not say or do anything to provoke the attack.

The assailant who threw the fatal punch was described as a black male, 16–17 years old, about 5 feet 11 inches, thin build, short dark hair, wearing a dark jacket with red trim. The second youth was described as a black male, 16–17 years old, about 5 feet 1 inch, thin build, neck-length braided hair, wearing a dark watch cap, black sweater, and black pants.

Did anyone who knew these young men or who was in that neighborhood that night come forward with information?