Roderick Sweeting was 17 and a high school student from Miami Gardens when he was shot and killed on April 5, 2016. He had been returning home from school and texted his mother, Tammy Sweeting, saying he was almost home moments before the shooting. Witnesses heard a barrage of gunfire; Roderick’s younger brother, who was with him, saw three men approach and open fire. Roderick was struck multiple times and found lying between two cars. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Three teenage boys were arrested after community tips: 16-year-old Rachid Jacques and two 15-year-olds, Quamaine McMillian and Devon Vickers. They were charged with first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder and were identified as members of the gang Cloverfield Boys. Reports tied the shooting to an ongoing dispute, though specific details of that dispute were not disclosed. Roderick’s family and community held vigils and called for justice following his death.

If anyone knew Roderick, his routine, or saw activity near his apartment on April 5, 2016, please share what you know.