Martin Michael Rodriguez was a 17-year-old Hispanic male from Chicago who died on July 29, 2009. His obituary lists surviving family members including his mother Dionne Rodriguez, brothers Domingo Seth and Ja Just Rodriguez, and grandparents Martin and Barbara Rodriguez, and describes the deep sorrow his death caused in family and community circles.

That absence of detail leaves important questions about the circumstances of his death unanswered.

If anyone in Chicago at the time has information about what happened to Martin or remembers reporting or coverage that provided more detail, please share what is known.