Lamar Octavious Elliott, 29, was shot and killed in the early morning hours of July 11, 2020, in Suffolk, Virginia. Police responded to reports of shots fired about 2:44 a.m. near the 200 block of North Broad Street and First Avenue and found a vehicle stopped against a house. Elliott was inside the car and was pronounced dead at the scene from a gunshot wound; the residence did not sustain damage. His death was ruled a homicide.

Known as Pablo, Elliott was a Master Barber at Elliott Premier Cutz, co-owner of B & E Auto Sales, and a father of five. Family and community members remembered him for his humor, intelligence, work ethic and for the positive changes in his life. A memorial was held in the days after the shooting.

The Suffolk Police Department continues to investigate and has not publicly identified or arrested any suspects. If anyone knew Lamar or has information about the shooting, please share what is known with investigators.