In the late afternoon of November 4, 2009, the life of 15-year-old Alex Franklin Bolar III was tragically cut short in Memphis, Tennessee. An African-American male, Alex was discovered lying on the ground in Georgian Hills Park at approximately 5:15 p.m. by Memphis Police Department officers who were responding to a 'man-down' call. He had sustained a fatal gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The motive for the shooting remains a mystery to investigators.
Residents in the vicinity of the park reported hearing the sound of gunshots and seeing individuals fleeing the area shortly before the police were alerted. Homicide investigators thoroughly canvassed the neighborhood and conducted numerous interviews in an effort to piece together the events that led to the young man's death.
Despite their efforts, authorities have been unable to make any arrests in the case, and it remains an unsolved homicide. The investigation into Alex Bolar's death is ongoing, with law enforcement officials still seeking the crucial piece of information that will lead them to the person or persons responsible for this senseless act of violence. They believe that someone in the community holds the key to resolving the case and continue to appeal to the public for assistance.
