Jeffery Neal Reed III, a 22-year-old male from Lorain, OH, tragically died on May 10, 2022. He was born on April 27, 2000, to parents LaKeisha Brown and Jeffery Reed II. Jeffery was known for his love of spending time with his children, playing video games, and his close bond with his brothers. He is survived by his son, Malachai Reed; daughter, Dynasty Reed; mother, LaKeisha Brown; father, Jeffery Neal Reed II; brothers, Larry Joe Moore, Allen Tate, Amarion Tate, and Jay'aun Reed;
step-brothers, Tae Miles and Antoine Miles; sister, Serenity Reed; maternal grandfather, Gilbert Gamble; paternal grandparents, Jeffery Neal Reed Sr. and Valerie Reed; aunt, Donna Linder; and a host of other family and friends.
Jeffery's death was unexpected and occurred at Mercy Hospital in Lorain. The circumstances surrounding his death were later revealed to be the result of a shooting incident. On May 11, 2022, a 21-year-old man named Marquis Smallwood was arrested in connection with the shooting. Smallwood was taken into custody by the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force and was booked at the Lorain County Jail. According to police reports, Smallwood had also been treated and released from the hospital as a gunshot victim shortly after Reed's arrival. The investigation into the incident continued, with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward.
The tragic loss of Jeffery Neal Reed III has deeply affected his family and friends, who remember him fondly for his love and dedication to his loved ones. The community continues to seek justice for his untimely death, and the case remains under investigation.
