Do you know who killed 18 year old Eric Harper in 1995?
Eric Harper, an 18-year-old, was tragically shot to death on December 22, 1995, in Gainesville, Florida. The incident occurred around 1:00 am in the area of 1124 NW 5th Avenue. According to witnesses, residents nearby heard an exchange of words, followed by someone shouting "hey man," and then a gunshot. Shortly after, Eric was heard exclaiming, "Oh my God, I’ve been shot, I’m gonna die." Witnesses reported seeing a black Ford Escort fleeing the scene immediately after the shooting.
Despite efforts to investigate and gather leads, Eric's case remains unsolved, becoming one of Gainesville's cold cases. The details of that night suggest a sudden and targeted attack, though no one was seen directly committing the shooting. The Gainesville Police Department has kept Eric's case open and continues to encourage anyone with information to come forward to assist in solving the crime and bringing closure to his family.
