David Bland was 23 when he was fatally shot on April 21, 2017, near the intersection of Levi and Ford Road in Memphis, Tennessee. He was reportedly walking to meet a friend when the attack occurred. The shooting has been described as a planned ambush, though law enforcement has not publicly established a motive.

The murder was investigated amid a year of high homicide numbers in Memphis that strained police resources. Investigators have not identified a suspect and no arrests have been made; the case remains unsolved. Bland’s family continues to wait for a breakthrough in a case that is still a painful mystery to them.

If anyone knew David, saw activity around Levi and Ford Road on April 21, 2017, or has information that could help, please come forward.