Richard Lanier, a 22-year-old Black man, was killed on November 20, 2011, at a residence on Detroit’s west side, 6885 Rutland Street.

Family and friends held funeral services at James H. Cole Home for Funerals, Main Chapel. The case has not been well documented in subsequent media reports, and there have been no publicly reported arrests, trials, or convictions connected to Lanier’s death.

If anyone knew Richard, saw activity around 6885 Rutland Street on or around November 20, 2011, or has information that could help resolve this case, please share what is known.