In the early hours of September 1, 2015, 21-year-old Zahmir C. Hayes was found inside a BMW X3 at the intersection of 10th Avenue and East 22nd Street in Paterson, New Jersey, having sustained a fatal gunshot wound. Known to family as Zahdy, he was a father to a son, Ahzir, and worked for Road Runner Trucking in North Arlington since 2011. His funeral was held on September 10, 2015, at The Gilmore Tabernacle Look & Live Ministry in Paterson.

Investigators later identified and arrested 18-year-old Justin Ruiz; in January 2016 Ruiz was charged with first-degree murder, unlawful possession of a weapon, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, with bail set at $1 million. The case file also notes that Hayes was a wanted person in connection with a 2013 shooting on North 4th Street that allegedly injured one individual.

Does anyone have information about Hayes, his movements on September 1, 2015, or connections that could help clarify what happened that night?