John Martin was 39 when he was fatally shot on the evening of June 17, 2021, outside his home on Ford Avenue in Jackson, Mississippi. A self-employed mechanic described by family as devoted and reserved, Martin’s young daughter was present and witnessed the shooting. Family members said Martin was intentionally lured outside by his assailant, and police reported the dispute involved another man. Witnesses described a man with dreadlocked hair fleeing on a white Suzuki motorcycle; that description led investigators to a person of interest.

Authorities later arrested 36-year-old Willie Jones and charged him with murder. Law enforcement has not publicly released a definitive motive for the shooting. Does anyone who knew John or who was in the Ford Avenue area that night have information that could help clarify what happened?