On May 21, 2021, at approximately 3:15 a.m., Joseph Lewis, a 36-year-old male from Cleveland, Ohio, was involved in a fatal incident in the city's Edgewater neighborhood. According to reports, Joseph Lewis and a 42-year-old male companion were near West 88th Street and Detroit Avenue when they were approached by an unidentified individual who attempted to rob them at gunpoint. In an effort to escape, both men entered a vehicle and fled the scene. As they drove away, the assailant fired multiple shots at the vehicle, striking both occupants. Joseph Lewis sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the chest and was transported to MetroHealth Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. His companion suffered a gunshot wound to the arm and received medical treatment.
Joseph Lewis is survived by his parents, Maxine Fincher Lewis and Timothy Russell Lewis, as well as his children, Jainah Lewis, Joseph Lewis, and Ja'ziah Lewis.
As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made in connection with this case. The Cleveland Division of Police's homicide unit continues to investigate the incident, seeking any leads that might identify the suspect or suspects involved. Authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward to assist in solving this case.
