Avery Rich Jr. was 20 when he was fatally shot near the McCulloh Homes in West Baltimore on August 24, 2019. The shooting wounded a second person; Avery did not survive his injuries. Known to some as Little A, he had recently graduated high school and was remembered by family as playful, generous, close to his siblings and protective of them.

Public information about the case is limited. No arrests or publicly identified suspects have been reported, and the circumstances leading up to the shooting have not been fully detailed. The loss remains unresolved for his parents, siblings and community.

If anyone knew Avery, witnessed the shooting near McCulloh Homes that afternoon, or has information that could help, please come forward.