Rodney Sean Harris Jr., a 19-year-old African American male from Cincinnati, Ohio, tragically lost his life on December 28, 2022. He was fatally shot in the parking lot behind Raising Cane's on Colerain Avenue in Colerain Township. The incident occurred around 5:07 p.m. when an officer, responding to a separate nearby incident, heard gunshots and called for backup.
Harris was found on the ground and was quickly transported to the University of Cincinnati Hospital Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The Colerain Township police confirmed that the shooting was a targeted incident and not random. They have been treating the case as a homicide. As of now, no suspects have been identified, and the investigation is ongoing. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and contact the Colerain Township Police Department.
The loss of Rodney Sean Harris Jr. has deeply affected his family and friends. He is remembered fondly by his father, Rodney Sean Harris Sr., his sisters Adriana, Alivia, and Amari Harris, and a large extended family. His funeral was held on January 7, 2023, at Newcomer Northwest Chapel, followed by interment at Vine Street Hill Cemetery.
The community continues to seek justice for Rodney Sean Harris Jr., hoping that the ongoing investigation will bring closure and accountability for his untimely death.
