Walter Lee Dolley, 19, was walking along the sidewalk in the 3400 block of Chicago Avenue in south Minneapolis just before 11 p.m. on January 8, 2010, when gunfire shattered the winter night. He was struck multiple times and died of his wounds, leaving the scene near 34th Street East and Chicago Avenue South under police lights.

Minneapolis investigators deployed multiple specialized units—homicide, robbery, assault, juvenile, and the Gang Enforcement Team—while patrols and targeted enforcement were increased on Chicago Avenue. Detectives explored leads including gang- and drug-related motives, robbery, or another crime gone bad. Sgt. William J. Palmer led the inquiry and urged anyone with information to call the department tips line. No arrest or publicly identified suspect was announced after the shooting.

If anyone knew Walter, saw him that night, or has information about the shooting, please contact the Minneapolis police tips line.