On the night of September 19, 2011, a life was tragically cut short in an alley in Richmond, Virginia. Thomas Earl Kelly, a 31-year-old African-American man, was found shot to death in the 1100 block of North 20th Street. The call came in to Richmond Police shortly before 10:30 p.m., reporting a shooting in the city's Church Hill neighborhood.
Upon their arrival, officers discovered Mr. Kelly suffering from gunshot wounds.
Despite the efforts of emergency responders, he succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The investigation into his death began immediately, with detectives canvassing the area for witnesses and evidence. However, the initial hours and days of the investigation did not yield any immediate suspects or lead to any arrests.
Years have passed since that fatal night, and the case of Thomas Earl Kelly's murder remains unsolved. Investigators have continued to appeal to the public for any information that might shed light on the circumstances surrounding his death. The Richmond Police Department has kept the investigation open, holding out hope that a new lead will emerge and bring closure to his family and community. To date, no suspects have been publicly identified, and no arrests have been made in connection with his killing.
