On December 4, 2021, Delon Robinson, a 23-year-old man from Cincinnati, OH, was fatally shot in the West Price Hill neighborhood. Cincinnati Police responded to a call of a man shot on the 1200 block of Amanda Place around 5:11 p.m. When officers arrived, they found Robinson with a gunshot wound. He was transported to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The following day, Cincinnati Police announced the arrest of 18-year-old De'Eric Hale
in connection with Robinson's death. Hale was charged with murder. The investigation into the shooting by the Homicide Unit was ongoing, and police had not released information on what led up to the shooting. A judge set Hale's bond at $1 million.
Robinson's death marked the 86th homicide victim in Cincinnati for that year. The case drew significant attention from the local community and law enforcement, with authorities urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
The tragic loss of Delon Robinson highlighted the ongoing issue of gun violence in Cincinnati and the efforts of law enforcement to address and prevent such incidents. The arrest and charges against Hale were seen as a step towards justice for Robinson and his family.
