Cold case murder: Beloved father, grandfather remembered 6 years after being gunned down

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On December 8, 2018, Kirk Dorsey was fatally shot while walking home from a store in southwest Atlanta, leaving his family searching for answers six years later. The article highlights Randi Dorsey's emotional struggle as she remembers her father as a beloved family man who held the family together. Atlanta police have not identified a clear motive for the murder, although investigations have explored the possibility of it being a hate crime or gang-related incident. Randi's concerns about the potential danger posed by the unidentified killer reflect broader anxieties within the community. She emphasizes that knowing the perpetrator is caught would provide a sense of relief, although it would not bring her father back.

The family has urged anyone with information to come forward, appealing to the public's sense of justice. The lack of recent updates from law enforcement adds to the family's frustration and fear. This ongoing case underscores the personal and societal impacts of unresolved violent crime, resonating deeply with those affected.

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