Lawrence Antonio White, known to family as Tonio, was 22 when he was found dead from gunshot wounds in Chesapeake, Virginia, on November 17, 2007. Described by those who knew him as happy, outgoing, and loving, his death prompted a homicide investigation led by the Chesapeake Police Department’s Crimes Against Persons Squad.

Detectives encountered few concrete leads and were unable to identify suspects or make any arrests. The case is now cold but remains open, and the department has periodically revisited the investigation while appealing to the public for help. The loss continues to affect his family and community.

If anyone has information about Lawrence’s death or remembers anything from that day, please come forward to assist the ongoing investigation.