Thomas Bruce Alford was 21 when he was shot and killed at his home at 4240 The Plaza in Charlotte, North Carolina, on December 29, 1997. He was at home with two witnesses when someone knocked; after a brief conversation at the door, two men tried to rob him. During the confrontation Alford was shot and later taken to Carolinas Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

Despite the presence of two witnesses, no arrests have been made and the case remains open. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department continues to investigate the homicide and is offering a reward for information that leads to an arrest. If anyone knew Thomas, was in that neighborhood that night, or has information about the attempted robbery, please come forward.