Eddie Richardson was 23 when he was shot dead in Albany, New York, on June 24, 2020. The fatal gunshot to his chest occurred in the area of 142 Second Avenue during a day that left five people shot citywide; Richardson was one of two people who died that day. Loved ones described him as sweet, kind, and family-oriented.

An arrest followed: 24-year-old Najahliek Edmunds was taken into custody on August 11, 2020, and found in possession of an illegal .380-caliber pistol. A grand jury returned an indictment charging Edmunds with Richardson’s murder and with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. A separate unsealed indictment charged 26-year-old Ciara Hooks of Albany with rendering aid and criminal assistance to Edmunds after the shooting, alleging second-degree criminal facilitation and first-degree hindering prosecution.

Edmunds initially pleaded not guilty but later admitted guilt to second-degree murder; he faced a sentence of 25 years to life. Hooks pleaded not guilty and was released on her own recognizance pending further proceedings. Does anyone have information about Richardson, his movements that night, or witnesses near 142 Second Avenue?