Tyronte Peterson, a 20-year-old male from Cleveland, OH, tragically died on March 29, 2021. He was shot in the neck while walking down Hosmer Avenue in Cleveland's Slavic Village neighborhood. Peterson was transported to the hospital but later pronounced dead. The incident occurred around 8:45 p.m., and preliminary information suggests that gunfire was exchanged between Peterson and three other males. At the time, no arrests had been made.
Following Peterson's death, the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested three suspects in connection with the homicide. Terry Lee Trussell Jr. and Terry Lee Trussell III were arrested on East 95th Street, and David Moore, another brother of the Trussell siblings, was arrested on East 37th Street. Carlton Dotson, wanted for a separate murder, was also arrested by the NOVFTF. The arrests were part of ongoing efforts to bring those responsible for violence to justice.
The investigation into Tyronte Peterson's death remains a significant case for the Cleveland Division of Police, and Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County continues to urge anyone with information to come forward. The community is encouraged to provide tips anonymously, with the promise of a cash reward for information leading to the prosecution of those involved.
Tyronte Peterson's death has left a lasting impact on his family and the community, and efforts to solve the case and bring justice continue.
