On October 26, 2020, 14-year-old Tayshaun Smith-Davis, a Black male from Toledo, OH, was found dead in an alley between Pinewood and Woodland avenues near Brown Avenue. He was pronounced dead at the scene, having suffered at least one gunshot wound to the neck. The Lucas County Coroner's office confirmed his cause of death as a gunshot wound to the neck. His death was ruled as the city's 47th homicide of 2020.
Police were dispatched to the scene around 12:13 a.m.
following a report of gunshots. Upon arrival, they found Tayshaun Smith-Davis dead. The police immediately launched a homicide investigation into the shooting. This tragic incident marked the 46th homicide in Toledo that year. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward.
The neighborhood where Tayshaun was found had experienced multiple homicides in recent months, contributing to a sense of unease and concern among residents. Tayshaun's death was particularly impactful as he was the sixth juvenile homicide victim in Toledo for the year 2020. The community continues to seek justice for Tayshaun and other victims of gun violence in the area.
