Deandre' Anthony Woods, Jr., a 19-year-old Black man from the Cleveland, Ohio, area, was an honor student with plans to graduate as a Euclid Scholar. Known to loved ones as "Lil Dre," he was a hard worker who was employed as a server at Anthology Senior Living in Mayfield Heights. His obituary described him as having a heartfelt spirit, someone who enjoyed helping others, especially his family and friends.
Deandre was good at all sports, earning an MVP title in baseball, and also loved dancing and food. He was loved deeply by those who knew him.
On the afternoon of December 16, 2022, Deandre was shot and killed in Cleveland’s Collinwood neighborhood. The shooting happened in daylight, around 4:45 p.m., on East 149th Street just north of St. Clair Avenue. Cleveland police officers arrived to find Deandre slumped inside a vehicle. He had suffered multiple gunshot wounds to his face, neck, and body and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The police department's preliminary investigation suggested that Deandre had been stopped at a stop sign when the shooting occurred. Investigators also stated that the shooter may have been a passenger inside the car with him.
As of January 2023, Deandre's family was still pleading for answers in his death. The murder remains unsolved, and police have confirmed that no arrests have been made. Investigators ask that anyone with information contact them at 216-623-5464. Tips can also be submitted to Crimestoppers at 216-25-CRIME, and a reward may be available.
