Eric Gelman was the victim of a homicide on April 17th, 2005. He was walking to his car in the Fairfax District when he was accosted by a homeless man named Kim McMurray. Mr. McMurray was apparently trying to rob Mr Gelman. A struggle ensued and Mr. Gilman was fatally stabbed.
After two trials which resulted in hung juries, Mr. McMurray was finally convicted of Mr. Gelman's murder on September 7th 2007. He was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison.