On a Tuesday in Portsmouth, Virginia, the life of a young Black man, Ahmad Parker, 26, was tragically cut short. On March 11, 2014, Parker, known to friends and family as "Coolie," was killed in a shooting. The incident prompted an outpouring of grief from those who knew him, as they remembered a man who attended Churchland High School and was a familiar face in his community.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting remain scarce in publicly available online sources.
Information regarding a motive, any potential suspects, or arrests in connection with Parker's death has not been made public in the years following the incident. The case is referenced on the National Gun Violence Memorial, noting the death of another young life to firearms.
In the wake of his death, Ahmad Parker's family and friends were left to mourn their loss. His obituary paints a picture of a loved son, brother, and friend, leaving behind his mother, Betty Parker, his father, Milton Jiles, and several siblings. The community was invited to a life celebration service at the First Baptist Church South Portsmouth, a final farewell to a life ended too soon. To date, there is no publicly available information to indicate that his case has been solved or that any arrests have been made.
