Martin Haley Jr., a 23-year-old male from Cincinnati, Ohio, was shot and killed on May 28, 2020, in the Mt. Airy neighborhood. Police responded to reports of shots fired on Hawaiian Terrace and found Haley Jr. dead at the scene. No immediate suspects or motives were identified at the time, and the investigation was ongoing.
On July 21, 2020, Alpine Briggs, a 22-year-old male, was arrested and charged with Haley Jr.'s murder.
Briggs was already known to police and had been arrested just six days before the murder on a gun charge. Briggs was held on a $1 million bond. The police did not disclose a specific motive for the shooting, but Briggs' prior criminal history and recent arrest added complexity to the case.
The investigation into Martin Haley Jr.'s death continued, with the Cincinnati Homicide Unit urging anyone with information to come forward. Briggs' trial was pending, and he remained in custody awaiting further legal proceedings.
This tragic incident left the community in mourning, and efforts were made to gather information and support the victim's family. The case highlighted ongoing concerns about gun violence and the challenges of addressing such crimes in the area.
