Walter Vail was 28 when he was killed in a shooting in Knoxville’s Lonsdale neighborhood on March 9, 2019. The death is described as gun violence; friends remembered him as kind and vibrant, and his loss left a void for family and the community.

The Knoxville Police Department opened a homicide investigation and has asked for anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone knew Walter or saw activity in Lonsdale around March 9, 2019 that might help, please share what you know with investigators.