Damarian Deandre Edwards, a 20-year-old African American male from Cincinnati, OH, tragically lost his life on September 18, 2021. Edwards was one of three young men who were shot and killed in Cincinnati's Pendleton neighborhood early that morning. The other victims were identified as 20-year-old Tyler McIntosh and 24-year-old Jisaiah Jordan. The shooting occurred around 2:30 a.m.
in the 300 block of East 12th Street near Broadway Street.
The Cincinnati Police Department responded to the scene and found the three victims dead. Although the police have not yet provided a motive for the killings, they have stated that it was "not a random act of violence". The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have indicated that there may have been more than one suspect involved. However, no suspect information has been released to the public at this time.
The community has been deeply affected by this tragic loss of life, and Edwards' family and friends have spoken out against gun violence. Edwards' grandmother, in particular, emphasized that "real men don't go around shooting". The Criminal Investigation Section Homicide Unit is handling the case, and anyone with information about the shooting is encouraged to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers.
The investigation into the deaths of Damarian Edwards, Tyler McIntosh, and Jisaiah Jordan continues, with the hope that justice will be served for the victims and their families.
