Katorri Martin is my father, he was tragically taken from me and I would like to say that despite the challenges we've faced, no one has yet been held accountable for his senseless murder. He was not only my dad but also my best friend and his brutal departure has left an unfillable void in my life. I acknowledge that justice takes time, but I implore you, how much longer must we wait for his killer to be brought to justice before they strike again? I yearn for justice to be served so that my family can finally find peace. It's been almost two years now and the pain still lingers. He missed my graduation by just 13 days and the thought of him not being present to witness my siblings' growth is unbearable. He deserved to live a full life and I pray that justice will soon be served and bring solace to our hearts, inspiring hope that his legacy will continue to uplift and inspire our family to rise above this tragedy.

Katorri Martin was 37 when he was shot in Montgomery, Alabama, on the night of Sunday, May 5, 2024. The shooting occurred in the 700 block of Woodrow Street near Rosa Parks Avenue; first responders arrived shortly before 11 p.m. and found Martin with a life-threatening gunshot wound. He was taken to a local hospital and later died of his injuries.

The Montgomery Police Department opened a death investigation and publicly identified Martin as the victim two days after the shooting. Investigators asked the public for tips via CrimeStoppers and police hotlines. Follow-up reporting repeated the basic timeline and location but added no new leads, and no arrests or persons of interest have been announced.

Who in the community might have seen or heard something that night and can help bring answers about what happened to Katorri Martin?