Maleak Zayshein Chandler, 22, was shot and killed on the evening of March 16, 2024, in the 8300 block of Vasser Avenue in Birmingham, Alabama. Police say Chandler had been lured to that location by people described as his friends who intended to rob him of his firearm; the encounter turned fatal and officers stated he was ultimately killed by his friends. At the time he was reported to be in a stolen vehicle, dressed in all black and wearing a ski mask.

Officials also disclosed that Chandler was a suspect in an unrelated 2023 homicide investigation. No identities, arrests, charges, or other prosecutorial actions have been released publicly. Funeral services were held March 29, 2024, and he was buried at Canaan Cemetery.

If anyone knew Chandler or was in the area that night, does any detail about his movements or the people he came with shed light on what happened?