Melvin Sharrod Nukkie Edwards, 29, was shot and killed on Sunday, April 17, 2011, in Richmond, Virginia. His death was one of 37 homicides recorded in the city that year. He was a father of two sons, Jaimon Cannon and Imonte Davis, and is survived by his parents, Janet Edwards and John Clark, and siblings. He was remembered by family and friends as kind, outgoing, and fond of basketball; his funeral was held April 23, 2011, at Greater Mt. Moriah Baptist Church and he was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

If anyone knew Melvin, saw or heard anything about the shooting on April 17, 2011, or has information that could help, please come forward.