Jermaine Maddox, 35, was fatally shot on January 31, 2017, at about 11:03 p.m. in the 200 block of North Arlington Avenue in East Orange, New Jersey. The East Orange Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force opened a joint investigation into the killing.

Known as Maine, Maddox was born February 5, 1981, and left behind four children — Day’Najah Payne, Jermaine Maddox Jr., Fuquan Maddox, and Jerniyah Maddox — as well as his parents, siblings, and partner Tammy. He grew up in the Newark area, attended West Side High School, and had worked five years for Alben Lends Inc. Described by those who knew him as social and funny, his family and community were seeking answers after the shooting.

Authorities said the investigation remained active and no arrests or publicly identified suspects had been announced; tips were being requested. If anyone knew anything about Jermaine’s death, can you share information with investigators?