On the evening of August 19, 2024, shots rang out on Stanton Road in Southeast Washington, D.C. At about 8:25 p.m. in the 3000 block, two men were found with gunshot wounds. Nineteen-year-old Vonte Martin, a resident of Southeast D.C., was pronounced dead at the scene. The other man was taken to a hospital for treatment.

The Metropolitan Police Department investigated and appealed for public help; a reward of up to $25,000 was offered for tips leading to a conviction. An arrest was made on December 18, 2024, when 26-year-old Tyquan Jennings was charged with second-degree murder while armed. Prosecutors later showed a cell phone video of the shooting and said multiple witnesses identified Jennings as the shooter; a detective reported Martin and Jennings exchanged words and Martin allegedly swung at Jennings before Martin was shot twice. No weapon was found on Martin’s person.

A judge found probable cause to proceed and Jennings was held without bond. Where did Vonte Martin live and who might have information about his last hours?