On the night of March 27, 2015, 21-year-old Johntavious Marquez Brown was shot and later died of his injuries in Anniston, Alabama. Authorities described the incident as an altercation that escalated to gunfire, but a clear motive has not been publicly established.

Investigators arrested two men in connection with the killing. One of those charged with murder is named as Carlos Heard; the other suspect’s name and the specifics of each person’s alleged role have not been widely released.

Anyone who knew Johntavious or witnessed the events that night, or who has information about the people involved, is asked to come forward with tips that could help bring greater clarity and closure.