In the spring of 2017, the life of Larry Morales Jr., a 22-year-old male, was abruptly cut short on the streets of Rochester, New York. On the evening of May 8th, Morales was walking on Glendale Park in the vicinity of Dewey Avenue. He had just left a corner store when an altercation took place, the details of which remain murky. It was during this confrontation that he was fatally shot.
In the immediate aftermath, he was rushed to Rochester General Hospital in a private vehicle, but despite these efforts, he was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival.
The investigation into the shooting was launched by the Rochester Police Department. Detectives pieced together the final moments of Morales's life, from his visit to the local store to the deadly encounter on the street. The community, particularly those who knew him from his time as a standout soccer player at Edison Tech, where he graduated in 2013, was left in mourning. He was remembered as a talented athlete and a beloved member of the community. The impact of his death was deeply felt, with grief counselors being made available to support students and staff at his former high school.
Despite the ongoing investigation by law enforcement, the case has grown cold. To date, no arrests have been made in connection with the murder of Larry Morales Jr., and no suspects have been publicly identified. The case officially remains unsolved, leaving a painful void for his family and friends. In the years following his death, his father, Larry Morales Sr., has continued to work with detectives in the hope of finding answers. Seeking to create a positive legacy in his son's name, his father also established a non-profit organization called 'Forever Twenty Two' to support local youth and honor his son's memory. The community continues to await a break in the case that might bring justice for the young man whose life was tragically taken.
