FRANKLIN, Va. – Law enforcement officers are trained to help others. Now they need your help.

The Franklin (Va.) City Police Department is currently investigating a homicide that occurred on April 5, 2004. The victim Stephen Neal Nickens was killed as a result of a gunshot wound to the chest.

The Franklin City Police Department is aggressively investigating this case and following up on all leads. The department is closely working with state and federal agencies in a coordinated effort to solve this crime.

The Franklin City Police Department is requesting that anyone who may have information in regard to this crime call 757-562-8575.

If you have information and wish to remain anonymous, you may call Franklin Crime Solvers at 757-562-8599.

If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1,000.