Marquest Lamar Allen was 26 when he was fatally shot in Birmingham, Alabama, on or around October 22, 2016. Described by family and friends as someone who could always make others smile and a wonderful, solid friend, his death left a deep void for those who knew him.

The shooting was investigated as a homicide. Birmingham police identified a suspect, Carlos Heard, who was charged with Allen’s murder, and the legal process against Heard was reported to be underway.

If anyone in Birmingham remembers Marquest, the circumstances that night, or has information about the case, please share what you know with investigators.