On the evening of New Year’s Eve 2012 in Richmond, Virginia, 28-year-old Michael Excell Alexander, known as Flip, was fatally shot at the intersection of 29th and Newbourne Streets at about 5:45 p.m. He was found in the street with gunshot wounds and died at the scene. His death was the final homicide recorded in Richmond for 2012.

Alexander was a husband and father of three children: Makala Alexander, Tamerion Excell Coleman, and Michael Excell Alexander Jr. Witnesses reported seeing two Black males dressed in black clothing in the area around the time of the shooting; those individuals were identified as persons of interest but no arrests have been announced. The Richmond Police Department continues to list the investigation as open.

Anyone who knew Michael, was in that neighborhood on New Year’s Eve 2012, or has information about the two persons of interest is asked to contact the Richmond Police Department with tips.