On the night of September 19, 2011, a life was tragically cut short in a Richmond, Virginia alley. Thomas Earl Kelly, a 31-year-old Black male, was found shot to death in the 1100 block of North 20th Street. The shooting occurred shortly before 10:30 p.m., leaving a community in mourning and a family seeking answers.
In the years that have passed since that fatal night, the investigation into Thomas Kelly's murder has remained open.
Despite the efforts of the Richmond Police Department, his killing is still unsolved, and no suspects have been publicly identified or arrested in connection with the crime. Investigators have continued to search for leads and have appealed to the public for any information that might bring a resolution to the case.
The case remains a part of Richmond's cold case files, a somber reminder of a life taken too soon. Authorities encourage anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward as the search for justice for Thomas Earl Kelly and his loved ones continues.
