Eleven years after a Nashville father’s murder, his family waits for justice

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Eleven years after a father of two died after being shot within the car parking zone of a Nashville residence advanced, his killer stays on the run, and his household continues to be ready for justice.

Metro Police mentioned on Jan. 29, 2012 round 11 p.m. Jeffery Quick, 20, went to go to somebody on the Buena Vista Manor House Complicated on Buena Vista Pike. Somebody approached his automotive, shot him a number of occasions and took off. Quick was discovered mendacity within the car parking zone close to the motive force’s facet door of his automotive. He was rushed to the hospital, however didn’t survive his accidents.

Detectives mentioned they imagine there have been folks on the residence advanced that witnessed the crime, however they’ve been reluctant to speak with police. They hoped as time goes by, witnesses might develop into extra comfy sharing what they know.

“I imagine there are folks on the market that probably have direct information about this homicide,” mentioned Detective Matthew Filter with the Metro Police Division’s Chilly Case-Murder/Lacking Individuals Unit. “Folks’s relationships change. They may not have needed to say something a number of years in the past as a result of they had been near the individual concerned, however now they will not be shut.”

Quick’s household additionally needs solutions. He left behind two younger sons who now should develop up with no father. His mom says Quick was often called “Nino,” and she or he nonetheless struggles to grasp why his life was lower quick.

“It hurts,” mentioned Gloria Cox, Jeffery Quick’s mom. “When birthdays and holidays come round, and there isn’t any Jeffery. I used to be at all times taught that everybody deserves justice, and that’s what I want. I want justice.”

Cox mentioned her household celebrates Quick’s birthday, and visits his gravesite usually to maintain his reminiscence alive. On tough days she depends on her religion and her household for help. She mentioned lastly studying who killed her son would convey her some much-needed reduction.

“Somebody on the market within the streets is aware of who killed him,” mentioned Cox. “I want that they might come and assist me out, so I might have peace of thoughts.”

Anybody with details about Jeffery Quick’s homicide is requested to contact the Metro Police Division Chilly Case Unit at 615-862-7803 or Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463. Callers to Crime Stoppers can stay nameless.