Kori Shanelle Mattie, a 19-year-old woman from Richmond, CA, tragically lost her life on August 6, 2016. She was fatally shot while riding her bicycle near the Civic Center Motel at 425 24th Street. The incident occurred around 9:24 p.m., and witnesses reported that the assailants were occupants of a newer-model white four-door Honda Accord. The vehicle was occupied by four male suspects, and the shooters were described as two black men between the ages of 25 and 30.
One of the suspects was heavyset, wearing a white T-shirt, blue jeans, and a dark hat, while the other was between 5 feet 8 inches and 5 feet 9 inches tall, dressed in dark clothing. The motive for the shooting remains unclear, and police do not believe it was related to another shooting that occurred earlier that evening.
The investigation into Kori Mattie's death has been ongoing, with law enforcement dedicating significant resources to solving the case. Richmond police have been working with the city's Ceasefire program, a gun violence prevention initiative, as well as the FBI Safe Streets Task Force, to prevent any potential retaliatory violence stemming from the incident. Despite these efforts, no arrests have been made, and the suspects remain at large. A $10,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for Kori's death.
The community has been deeply affected by Kori's tragic death, and there have been calls for justice and increased efforts to address gun violence in Richmond. The case remains a priority for local law enforcement, and they continue to seek any information that could help bring the perpetrators to justice.
