A graduation celebration in Richmond, Virginia, on June 6, 2023, ended in tragedy when 36-year-old Lorenzo Renzo Smith was killed by a gunshot fired during a burst of violence outside the Altria Theater and in nearby Monroe Park. The shooting also killed Smith’s 18-year-old stepson, Shawn Jackson, and wounded others. Authorities identified 19-year-old Amari Ty-Jon Pollard as a suspect; police say he attended the commencement, had an interaction with Jackson, retrieved a handgun from his vehicle, and opened fire. Pollard was arrested and initially charged with two counts of second-degree murder.

Forensic evidence later indicated Pollard did not fire the shot that killed Smith. Investigators say two unidentified juveniles also fired weapons during the incident; the Commonwealth’s Attorney determined those juveniles acted in defense of others and did not file charges against them for injuries. The firearm that fired the fatal shot into Smith’s back has not been recovered. The family has filed a multi-million dollar wrongful death lawsuit against Richmond Public Schools alleging known threats against Jackson and inadequate security.

Who has information about the shots fired that night or knowledge of the missing firearm?