On the evening of July 31, 2008, a calculated ambush in Pittsburgh’s Homewood neighborhood left 43-year-old Keith Grace dead. Grace, who had reportedly moved to Maryland from the Pittsburgh area, was back on Race Street sitting in his vehicle and talking with Freeman Mitchell, who stood outside, when at least two men emerged from a nearby wooded area and opened fire. One of the shooters was reported to have been armed with an AK-47. Both Grace and Mitchell were struck; Grace managed to drive a short distance before his vehicle stopped, and both men were pronounced dead at the scene.

Pittsburgh police investigators described the attack as targeted rather than random. In the immediate aftermath no suspects were publicly identified and no arrests were announced.

If anyone knew Keith Grace, Freeman Mitchell, their movements that night, or has information about the ambush on Race Street, please come forward with what was seen or heard.