Asheville recorded its first homicide of 2026 when Eric Lee Anderson Lordman Jr., 27, was found fatally shot near Granada Street. The Asheville Police Department received a report about 12:20 a.m. on March 7, 2026 and discovered Lordman suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene after officers and first responders arrived.

Detectives and forensic technicians processed the area and investigators say they have been following leads, but no suspect, motive, or arrest has been announced. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Asheville Police Department; anonymous tips can be submitted through the department’s available channels.

If anyone saw activity near Granada Street around midnight on March 7 or has information about Eric Lordman Jr. that could help the investigation, please get in touch with police.