Jearid Quincey Irvin, a 48-year-old African American man from Cincinnati, Ohio, was tragically killed on January 12, 2022. Known affectionately as "Coach Sticky," Irvin was a beloved youth coach who dedicated his life to mentoring young athletes in basketball and football. He was well-known for his commitment to providing not only coaching but also essential resources like shoes, uniforms, and food for the kids on his teams.
On the day of his death, Irvin was shot at a Shell gas station
in Camp Washington by Peter Gamble, a 31-year-old man. According to police reports, there was an argument between Irvin and Gamble, although the exact cause of the altercation was not disclosed. Witnesses stated that Irvin was shot just hours before he was scheduled to coach a basketball game for 5-year-olds. His death marked Cincinnati's fifth homicide of 2022.
Following the shooting, Gamble was quickly taken into custody by the police. During his arraignment, Gamble claimed that the shooting was in self-defense. However, video evidence reviewed by detectives suggested otherwise, showing Gamble chasing Irvin and firing multiple shots even after Irvin had fallen to the ground. The judge set Gamble's bond at $750,000.
Irvin's death had a profound impact on the community, with many mourning the loss of a man who was not only a coach but also a mentor and father figure to many. His wife, Crystal Irvin, expressed the deep pain and loss the family experienced, especially as their daughter was about to turn 18 and graduate high school without her father.
The case against Peter Gamble continued to unfold in court, with the prosecution arguing that the shooting was not justified as self-defense. The community, still reeling from the loss, hoped for justice for Jearid Irvin and for closure for his grieving family.
