Manchee Edwards Jr., 23, was found shot and pronounced dead the morning of September 26, 2024, in the front yard of an abandoned house on the 200 block of Richmond Highway in South Richmond. A passerby discovered him just before 7:15 a.m. His mother, Elizabeth Ogburn, recalled his last words to her and said he had told her days earlier that he felt someone was after him but gave no details.

Ogburn said certain personal items were missing from Edwards when he was found and urged anyone with information to come forward. The Richmond Police continue to investigate; the Major Crimes unit can be reached at 804-646-0423 and Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000.

If anyone knew Manchee Edwards, saw him in the area that morning, or has information about his movements or who might have taken those items, please share what you know.