Dontae Larenzo Malone, a 27-year-old African American male from Cleveland, Ohio, tragically lost his life on November 17, 2022. He was shot and killed outside the 28th Street Supermarket on Cedar Avenue in Cleveland. According to initial investigations, Malone was leaving the supermarket when he was shot multiple times by an unknown suspect. He was taken to MetroHealth Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The Cleveland Division of Police launched an investigation into the
incident, and the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed Malone's death as a result of multiple gunshot wounds. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward.
On November 17, 2022, Bayshaun East, a 46-year-old man, was arrested by the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force in connection with Malone's murder. The U.S. Marshals confirmed that East was wanted for the shooting and killing of Malone. East was taken into custody, and the case is now under further investigation to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
The community has been deeply affected by this tragic event, and law enforcement continues to work diligently to bring justice for Dontae Malone and his family. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are actively seeking additional information from the public to aid in their efforts.
