On December 6, 2022, 18-year-old Jamarion Smith was tragically shot and killed outside the Earle B. Turner Recreation Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Smith, who was from Bedford, was leaving the recreation center when he was shot multiple times by an unidentified male wearing a black hoodie and a ski mask. The suspect fled the scene on foot, and no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting.
The incident occurred around 6:53 p.m., and Smith was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Cleveland Division of Police has been investigating the case, and they have urged anyone with information to come forward. A cash reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the suspect.
Cleveland City Councilman Kevin Bishop expressed his condolences and emphasized the importance of making recreation centers safe spaces for the community. He stated that the Turner rec center is a gathering place for youth, families, and seniors, and that the shooting was a senseless and unacceptable act.
The investigation is ongoing, and the Cleveland Division of Police continues to seek information from the public. The community has been deeply affected by the loss of Smith, and efforts are being made to ensure that such incidents do not happen again.
: wkyc.com
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: wkyc.com
