Cornelius Laverne Wallace was 32 when he was shot during a burst of gunfire on Ivory Avenue in Muskegon Heights on the evening of July 2, 2017, and died of his wounds on July 3, 2017. The shooting followed an argument among several men; between 15 and 20 shots were reported and a 7-year-old boy playing nearby was struck by stray bullets. Wallace, known as Nelly to friends and family, left behind a young son.

Investigators identified two suspects. A warrant charged 19-year-old Keshawn Gresham with open murder in Wallace’s death, three counts of assault with intent to murder, and four felony firearm counts; police say evidence tying him to the shooting was found after a traffic stop. An 18-year-old, Gentle Jenkins, was arrested in North Carolina and charged with multiple counts including assault with intent to do great bodily harm, carrying a concealed weapon, resisting and obstructing an officer, and lying to police.

Anyone who knew Cornelius, witnessed the July 2 shooting, or has information about what led to the argument on Ivory Avenue is asked to come forward.