Kuamane Emmanuel Manny Ford was 19 when he was fatally shot on Sherwood Avenue in Columbus, Georgia, on November 7, 2017. Described as a cherished son, brother and father with a vibrant personality, his death shocked the community and prompted an investigation by the Columbus Police Department.

Police opened a homicide probe but investigators have faced challenges gathering enough evidence and witness testimony to bring charges. The case remains listed among the city’s unsolved homicides. Family and friends have held memorials and vigils to honor Kuamane’s memory and to keep public attention on the investigation. No arrests have been made and no suspects have been publicly identified.

If anyone has information about what happened on Sherwood Avenue on November 7, 2017, please come forward.