Eric Haslett, a 38-year-old Black man, was fatally shot in the front yard of his mother’s home on Henderson Street in Greenwood, Mississippi, on April 25, 2020. The shooting occurred on a Saturday morning and prompted an immediate homicide investigation by the Greenwood Police Department, which described the case as very active and ongoing.

Haslett was self-employed and an active member of Jennings Temple Christian Methodist Episcopal Church; he enjoyed basketball, racing, and his dogs. Authorities have not disclosed specifics such as weapons recovered or ballistic details, and no arrests or publicly identified suspects have been announced.

The family and community have held vigils and called for justice while the case remains open. If anyone has information about what happened that morning or Haslett’s last known movements, contact the Greenwood Police Department.