In the Garfield neighborhood of Pittsburgh, a young life was abruptly ended on the cold evening of January 15, 2017. Ahmad Foreman, an 18-year-old African-American male, was found with multiple gunshot wounds and pronounced dead at the scene. The tragic event unfolded around 10 p.m. on the 500 block of Fannel Street, where the city's ShotSpotter system detected the sound of gunfire, prompting a police response.
Upon their arrival, officers discovered the young man, who had been shot in the head, body, and extremities.
Ahmad was a cherished son and grandson, known for his love of making people laugh and his passion for dancing, which ranged from ballroom to breakdancing. In his younger years, he was a dedicated football player with the Garfield Gators. He and his mother, Jessica Kelly, were close, even working together at Lydia's restaurant where he was a dishwasher. The last time she saw her son was when she left their shared workplace, a memory now etched with the finality of a loving 'I love you.' Her world was shattered by a stranger's phone call delivering the devastating news of her son's passing.
The investigation into Ahmad Foreman's death remains open, a painful and unresolved chapter for his grieving family. Despite the passage of time, no suspects have been publicly identified, and no arrests have been made in connection with the homicide. Law enforcement officials have not released any details regarding a potential motive for the shooting. In the months following the incident, authorities and the victim's family have made public pleas for information, urging anyone with knowledge of the case to come forward. A reward was offered for information that could lead to an arrest and conviction, but as of now, the case remains unsolved.
