Quenton De Marco Dews, a 50-year-old African American man from Cincinnati, OH, tragically lost his life on October 24, 2021. He was fatally shot in his home located in the 1400 block of Evencrest Drive in Mount Healthy, OH. When police arrived at the scene, they found Dews suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and despite life-saving measures, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation led to the arrest of Shavontez Layson, a 21-year-old man from Forest Park, OH.
Layson was identified as the shooter through multiple eyewitness accounts and positive identification by family members. He fled the scene in a black 2012 Chrysler 200 sedan and remained on the loose for some time. A murder charge was filed against Layson, and he was eventually arrested and charged with Dews' death.
The case drew significant attention due to the large crowd that formed outside Dews' home, which required multiple law enforcement agencies to regain control of the crime scene. Layson was considered armed and dangerous, and authorities urged anyone with information on his whereabouts to come forward.
The tragic death of Quenton De Marco Dews and the subsequent legal proceedings against Shavontez Layson highlighted the ongoing issues of violence and crime in the Mount Healthy area. The community and law enforcement continued to work together to address these challenges and ensure justice for Dews and his family.
