Rashad Montel McClaney, a 25-year-old Black man remembered for his big smile and willingness to help others, was killed in Troy, Alabama on November 3, 2018. His death followed an altercation at an apartment that investigators say involved McClaney and two men; one account describes him as having been lost to gun violence.

Troy Police identified two suspects quickly. Jeremyah Deunte Howell, 21, of Mobile was arrested and charged with murder and held in the Pike County Jail. A murder warrant was issued for Tharion Vincent Nye, 23, also of Mobile. Nye remained at large until he was arrested on an outstanding arrest order in Pike County on January 27, 2021.

If anyone knew Rashad or has information about the altercation that night, please share what can help the investigation.