Tyrese Joseph Woodkins, a 21-year-old male, tragically lost his life on October 31, 2022, in Cincinnati, OH. He was shot near the intersection of Kirby Avenue and Colerain Avenue in the Northside neighborhood. Woodkins was taken to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries. The incident occurred early in the morning, and the police investigation revealed that Woodkins was shot multiple times.
Following the shooting, Dicari Brown, a 23-year-old male, was arrested and charged with
aggravated murder. According to the investigation, Brown had been exhibiting stalking behavior and targeting a woman. On the morning of Halloween, Brown arrived at the woman's workplace and was told to leave by Woodkins, who was her friend. Later that day, Brown was waiting for the woman at her home when she called for Woodkins to help her, leading to an altercation. During the altercation, Brown took Woodkins' firearm and shot him multiple times before fleeing the scene.
Brown was found guilty of murder in the fatal shooting of Woodkins. He now faces a possible sentence of life in prison with the possibility of parole after 18 years. The case has been a significant focus of the Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office, and Brown's sentencing is scheduled for May 22.
The community has been deeply affected by this tragic event, and efforts are being made to improve safety in the Northside neighborhood. The Northside Community Council has been working to revamp the neighborhood watch program to create a more friendly presence and increase safety without the feeling of over-policing.
This case highlights the devastating impact of violence and the importance of community efforts to prevent such tragedies in the future.
