Cold Case Homicide

On November 2, 1988, shortly after 5 p.m., a report of gunfire in the area of Cleveland Street and Pennsylvania Avenue was made to Virginia Beach 9-1-1. Police responded to the area and found Autry Church suffering from a gunshot wound. He was shot while sitting in the driver seat of his black Pontiac Fiero.

Witnesses described a white male, about 5' 9" tall with a medium build, dark hair, wearing white pants standing near the victim's car at the time the shots were heard. Mr. Church was a 50 year old white male who had blue eyes, collar length black hair, 5' 8" tall weighing 175 pounds. He worked in retail sales.

Anyone with information about this crime is encouraged to call Virginia Beach Crime Solvers at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP .

Callers remain anonymous and could receive a reward of up to a $1,000 if their information leads to an arrest.