Tyson R. LaFrance, a 35-year-old Black man, was shot and killed in Birmingham, Alabama, on November 11, 2015. The shooting occurred in the 800 block of 17th Street Ensley and is described as having stemmed from an altercation. LaFrance was taken to a local hospital where he later died; friends and family remembered him as a hardworking father.

The Birmingham Police Department opened a homicide investigation. In the immediate aftermath no arrests were reported, and investigators faced difficulty identifying a suspect or a clear motive. The case was later treated as a cold case and was the subject of a public appeal for information. An online memorial page includes a comment suggesting that a person named Carlos Heard was charged, but official reports and news coverage have not confirmed any arrest or charges, leaving the case’s official resolution unclear.

If anyone knew Tyson, was present that night, or has information about the 800 block of 17th Street Ensley on November 11, 2015, please share what you know.