On a Sunday evening, March 15, 2015, in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, 17-year-old Robert Robinson was on his way to a grocery store when his life was tragically cut short. As he stood at the intersection of 15th Avenue South and South Forest Street, a car drove by, and shots were fired. Robert, a male, was struck in the chest and fatally wounded. The King County Medical Examiner's Office later confirmed his death as a homicide.
The sudden and violent nature of his passing sent ripples of shock and grief through his community.
Robert was a senior at Cleveland High School, where he was known for his friendly and outgoing personality. In the wake of his death, grief counselors were brought in to support the students and staff grappling with the loss of a vibrant young man who was on the cusp of graduation. So profound was his connection to the school that he was promised an honorary diploma. Friends, family, and community members created a memorial of flowers, balloons, and candles at the site of the shooting, a testament to the lives he had touched. A candlelight vigil and an open mic event were held to honor his memory, where friends and family shared stories, poems, and songs, celebrating his passion as a poet and musician.
The investigation into Robert's murder, led by Seattle homicide and gang unit detectives, revealed that the suspect or suspects were last seen driving a blue or green Honda Civic or Accord. Despite these details, the case has remained unsolved, and no arrests have been made. Robert's family has been vocal in their pleas for justice, expressing their heartbreak and anger over the senseless act of violence that took his life. The community has echoed these calls for an end to gun violence, and Crime Stoppers has offered a reward for any information that leads to the arrest of those responsible. The case remains an open wound for his loved ones and the wider Seattle community, who continue to hope for closure and justice for Robert.
