On March 28, 2021, 14-year-old Royce Chatman was tragically shot and killed in the 1800 block of Brussels Street in west Toledo, Ohio. Royce, a freshman at Start High School, was found with a gunshot wound in the driveway of his home and was pronounced dead at the scene. The Lucas County Coroner's Office confirmed his identity. Royce was about to turn 15 on April 5, 2021.
The incident occurred around 11 p.m., and a neighbor reported hearing four gunshots.
Despite the ongoing investigation, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been identified. The Toledo Police Department has urged anyone with information to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers.
Royce was remembered fondly by his family, friends, and basketball coach, who described him as a caring and respectful young man. His stepmother, who arrived home to find the crime scene, expressed deep sorrow and grief over the loss. The community has been deeply affected by Royce's death, which is one of several fatal shootings involving young males in Toledo that month.
The investigation into Royce Chatman's death remains open, and the Toledo Police Department continues to seek information that could lead to the identification and arrest of those responsible. The case highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence in the area and the impact it has on families and communities.
