In the cold of a Richmond, Virginia winter, the life of 27-year-old Ericelle C. Coleman was tragically cut short. On the evening of January 27, 2016, in the city's Northside, Coleman was discovered with a fatal gunshot wound. This act of violence marked another grim statistic in a year that saw a significant increase in homicides for the city. An African-American male, Coleman's death was officially classified as a homicide by the Richmond Police Department, prompting an investigation into the
circumstances that led to his untimely demise.
Coleman was found in the 3100 block of the Richmond-Henrico Turnpike. Despite the immediate efforts of law enforcement and subsequent investigative work, the case has grown cold. In the days and years that have followed, no suspects have been publicly identified, and no arrests have been made in connection with his murder. The investigation remains open, a painful and unresolved chapter for the family and friends of the young man who lost his life.
The authorities have repeatedly appealed to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough in the case. They have encouraged anyone with knowledge of the events of that January night to come forward, hoping that a crucial piece of evidence or a witness's memory might finally bring justice for Ericelle Coleman and provide closure for his loved ones. Despite the passage of time, the community holds out hope that those responsible for his death will one day be held accountable.
