Matthew Jerome Matt Brown, 29, was fatally shot on the evening of February 15, 2023, on Ferncliff Avenue Northwest in Roanoke, Virginia. He was taken to a nearby hospital but died of his injuries. Brown was described as a Black male.

Police said the shooting did not appear to be random. A woman was questioned, though authorities did not disclose her connection to the case or whether she was a witness or person of interest. The Roanoke Police Department continued investigating in the days and weeks after the shooting, and no suspects or arrests have been publicly identified.

The homicide remains open and the community is still seeking answers. If anyone has information about Matthew Brown or the February 15 shooting, please contact the Roanoke Police Department.