Ashton Anthony "Tony" Penn, a 33-year-old man from Cincinnati, Ohio, tragically lost his life on October 17, 2022. He was found shot inside a car on Sunset Avenue in the West Price Hill neighborhood. A child was also in the vehicle with him, but fortunately, the child was unharmed and later reunited with family members.
The Cincinnati Police Department's investigation led to the arrest of 22-year-old Lorenzo Cobb on February 10, 2023.
Cobb was charged with murder in connection to Penn's death. According to police reports, Cobb allegedly shot Penn while he was in the car with the child. The motive behind the shooting has not been disclosed by the authorities.
Cobb was arraigned and held on a $1 million bond at the Hamilton County Justice Center. The case is ongoing, and Cobb is awaiting trial. The community has been deeply affected by this senseless act of violence, and neighbors have called for an end to gun violence in the area.
Penn's death has left a significant impact on his family, friends, and the community, who remember him as a father, brother, and son who mattered deeply to those who knew him.
