Lacey Florence, a 28-year-old woman from Cincinnati, Ohio, tragically passed away on December 19, 2021. She was involved in a fatal shooting incident that occurred in the East Price Hill neighborhood. According to police reports, Lacey was shot during a verbal altercation with Jwan McCloud, a 20-year-old man from East Price Hill. The incident took place around 2:30 p.m. on Glenway Avenue near a BP station.
Florence was taken to a nearby hospital in a private vehicle but succumbed to her injuries later that day.
Jwan McCloud was arrested and charged with aggravated murder in connection with Lacey Florence's death. Court documents revealed that McCloud allegedly shot Florence during the argument. He was held at the Hamilton County Justice Center, awaiting further legal proceedings. The Cincinnati Police Department's Homicide Unit continued to investigate the case, urging anyone with information to come forward.
Lacey Florence's family described her as a bright and bubbly individual with aspirations of becoming a sign language interpreter. Her cousin, Beno Smith, expressed the family's grief and desire for answers, emphasizing Lacey's infectious laugh and great personality. The loss of Lacey Florence added to the already high number of homicides in Cincinnati that year, marking a somber moment for the community.
The case against Jwan McCloud proceeded with a bond set at $1 million, and he was scheduled to appear in court on multiple dates to face the charges. The community and Florence's loved ones awaited justice and closure, hoping to find peace amidst the tragedy.
