Jimmie Griffin, a 30-year-old Black man from Fort Worth, Texas, was fatally shot in the early morning hours of April 29, 2020, in the 3200 block of Evans Avenue. Officers responding to reports of gunfire found Griffin with multiple gunshot wounds; he was taken to a nearby hospital and died shortly after arrival.

Initial police reports suggested the shooting might have been a robbery gone wrong, but investigators also explored the possibility of personal ties between Griffin and the person or persons involved. Several witnesses were interviewed and detectives concentrated on people known to have had interactions with Griffin, but no suspect had been publicly named and no arrests were announced as the investigation continued.

Griffin’s family and friends described him as kind and hardworking, saying he had no known history of violent behavior. Community members expressed anger and demanded answers. If anyone knew Jimmie Griffin or has information about his movements or contacts around April 29, 2020, please come forward.