The shooting death of Christopher Robinson in Jackson, Mississippi in 2014 left his family pursuing answers and assistance through years of legal and administrative battles. Christopher, who had just arrived home with a concealed weapon, confronted the group and demanded they leave. He was shot during that confrontation. A friend, Lamont Ford, reportedly returned fire as the men fled.

Jackson police ultimately ruled the killing a case of self-defense and no one was charged for the fatal shot. Ford was tried on charges initially described as murder but downgraded to shooting into a dwelling; his shots missed people and struck a nearby house and a delivery vehicle, and a jury found him not guilty. The family’s attempt to obtain state victim compensation for funeral costs was denied for contributory misconduct, a decision upheld on appeal in 2016. A wrongful death suit against the city later settled in December 2017 for an undisclosed amount.

Does anyone have additional details about the night of the shooting or the people involved that could shed light on unanswered questions?