On a Sunday in late November of 2016, the life of 37-year-old Alton LePray Neal was tragically cut short in Richmond, Virginia. A Black male known to his friends and family as 'Lil-Al' or 'Cut-A,' Neal was fatally wounded by gunfire on November 27th. The incident left the community mourning the loss of a man described as a devoted father and a beloved friend.
In the wake of the shooting, details about the circumstances surrounding Neal's death were slow to emerge.
He was remembered as a cherished individual, and his sudden and violent death was a significant blow to those who knew him. He was a father to two children who were left to navigate life without him.
The investigation into the homicide led to a breakthrough when an arrest was made in connection with the case. However, information regarding the identity of the suspect, the specific charges they faced, and the ultimate resolution of the legal proceedings, including any trials or convictions, has not been made publicly available in online sources. The case remains a painful memory for Neal's family and friends, who laid him to rest at Oakwood Cemetery in Richmond.
