Robert B. Richardson, 24, was fatally shot in North Nashville on the evening of October 24, 2016. The killing was recorded as Nashville’s 58th criminal homicide that year. Richardson is remembered in reports as devoted to his family.

Authorities identified Richardson as the victim but released few details immediately after the shooting. Investigators described the case as complex and said they were searching for two gunmen; no arrests or suspects were publicly named and no motive was disclosed.

The shooting became part of wider community concerns about rising violent crime and spurred local discussion about safety and support measures. The investigation has not produced publicly announced breakthroughs or arrests, leaving questions about who was responsible and why.

Did anyone in North Nashville in October 2016 see or hear anything that could help investigators identify the two gunmen?