In the early morning hours of January 25, 2021, a call about a single-vehicle collision brought Phoenix police to 2500 West McLellan Boulevard. Officers found 33-year-old Anthony James Martin II inside the vehicle with a gunshot wound; lifesaving efforts failed and he was pronounced dead at the scene. What at first looked like a crash was quickly reclassified as a homicide investigation.

Known to family as Jr, Martin was a father of nine and worked as an electrician. His relatives describe him as funny, determined, and loving. Martin’s family says they have received little communication and have worked to keep his death in the public eye.

No arrests or suspects have been publicly identified. The Phoenix Police Department is asking anyone with information to contact them or Silent Witness. If anyone knew Anthony, was in the area of 2500 West McLellan Boulevard on January 25, 2021, or has information relevant to this case, please come forward.