Do you know who killed Ericelle? On a cold winter's night in Richmond, Virginia, the life of 27-year-old Black male Ericelle C. Coleman was tragically cut short. On the evening of Wednesday, January 27, 2016, in the 3100 block of the Richmond-Henrico Turnpike in the city's Northside, Coleman was discovered with a gunshot wound. First responders rushed him to VCU Medical Center for treatment. Despite the efforts of medical staff, he succumbed to his injuries hours later on Monday, February 1, 2016.
The Richmond Police Department officially classified his death as a homicide, marking him as the fifth victim in the city for that year.
The investigation into Coleman's murder began immediately, with Major Crimes Detective Conrad Simms assigned to the case. Authorities appealed to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough. Crime Stoppers offered a channel for anonymous tips via phone, text, or their website, hoping to encourage witnesses to come forward without fear. Coleman resided on the 3000 block of Moss Side Avenue, and his sudden and violent death was part of a significant increase in homicides in Richmond during 2016.
Years have passed since Ericelle C. Coleman's life was taken, and his case has grown cold. Despite the ongoing investigation and pleas from law enforcement for new leads, no suspects have been publicly identified, and no arrests have been made. His murder remains unsolved, leaving his family and community still searching for answers and justice. The case is now listed on cold case platforms, a somber reminder of a life lost to gun violence and a mystery that continues to haunt the city of Richmond.
