Dontez Hollis, a 25-year-old African American man from Cincinnati, OH, was fatally shot on January 24, 2021, in East Price Hill. He was found dead in his car in a parking lot on Grand Avenue. The incident occurred around 11:30 a.m., and responding officers pronounced him dead at the scene. The investigation into Hollis' death began immediately, but police initially did not have any suspects or information on what led to the shooting.
On February 25, 2021, David White, a 29-year-old man,
was arrested in connection with Hollis' murder. White was charged with planning the murder and providing the getaway car. He was held on a $1 million bond while the investigation continued. Over two years later, on March 7, 2023, White was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 15 years. The conviction came after White was heard celebrating Hollis' murder on a recorded jail call.
The case highlighted the ongoing issues of gun violence and crime in Cincinnati, prompting community leaders and law enforcement to call for increased efforts to address these problems. The Hollis family, devastated by the loss, has been vocal about seeking justice and preventing similar tragedies in the future.
The investigation into Hollis' death remains a significant case for the Cincinnati Police Department, and they continue to encourage anyone with information to come forward.
