Gianni David Gossitt, 22, was found unresponsive in a north Minneapolis alley late on Sunday, November 18, 2012. Officers went to the 3900 block of Dupont Avenue North a little after 10 p.m., and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner determined he died from a gunshot wound to the chest and his death was ruled a homicide.

Gossitt lived only a few blocks from where he was found. In the immediate aftermath, Minneapolis police canvassed the area and asked the public for information; news reports at the time said no arrests had been made and authorities did not identify a suspect or motive. His killing took place the same weekend as another, unrelated death just blocks away, which increased urgency but produced no announced breakthroughs. Public obituaries list his birth on August 18, 1990, and his interment at Crystal Lake Cemetery following services at True Vine Missionary Baptist Church.

If anyone knew Gianni, saw him the night of November 18, 2012, or has information about his death, please come forward.