James Hunter, a 29-year-old man from Cincinnati, OH, tragically lost his life on July 26, 2020. He was fatally shot in the early hours of that Sunday morning in the 500 block of Fairbanks Avenue in East Price Hill. Hunter was pronounced dead at the scene, while another person who was also shot was transported to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center for treatment.
The investigation into Hunter's death led to the arrest of a 14-year-old suspect named Timarion Erkins.
Erkins was apprehended in Knoxville, Tennessee, by the Cincinnati Police Homicide Unit with assistance from the Fugitive Apprehension Squad and the U.S. Marshals. He was charged with murder in Hunter's death and felonious assault in the shooting of the other victim. The case is ongoing, and Erkins is being held at the Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center awaiting further legal proceedings.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting have not been fully disclosed by the police, but it is known that Erkins had a warrant out for his arrest prior to the incident. He had been charged with disorderly conduct and domestic violence earlier in the year and had missed several court appearances. The case has drawn significant attention due to the age of the suspect and the tragic nature of the crime.
Hunter's death has left a community in mourning, and the legal proceedings surrounding the case continue to unfold. The Cincinnati Police have urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist in the investigation.
