On September 22, 2020, Ronald Van Sr., a 64-year-old Black/African American man, died in Phoenix, Arizona. His life was remembered in an obituary that detailed his family connections as a father, grandfather, and brother. Born on March 6, 1956, he had served in the Air Force in his younger years.
The circumstances surrounding his death point to a violent end, as his name is included in the National Gun Violence Memorial, an organization that remembers victims of firearms-related
incidents. One online source categorizes his death as a 'Death by Force.' However, specific details about the events leading to his death, including the location and the nature of the incident, have not been made publicly available.
There is no information available in online sources regarding any arrests or named suspects in connection with the death of Ronald Van Sr. The investigation into his death, including whether it was officially ruled a homicide by local law enforcement, has not been detailed in accessible reports. The case remains without a publicly identified perpetrator or any announced progress in the investigation.