Eric Marquise Lamont McDonald, a 28-year-old African American male from Cincinnati, OH, tragically passed away on April 28, 2020. McDonald was found dead in the 4900 block of Winneste Avenue in the Winton Hills neighborhood. The cause of death was determined to be a gunshot wound.
Following McDonald's death, Cincinnati police launched an investigation into the incident. On May 1, 2020, they arrested 29-year-old Tjay Durant in connection with McDonald's murder.
Durant was charged with murder and felonious assault. According to police reports, Durant allegedly shot McDonald on Winneste Avenue near Craft Street. The case was later presented to a grand jury, which indicted Durant on the charges.
The investigation revealed that McDonald's death was part of a larger trend of increased homicides in Cincinnati during that period. The arrest of Durant marked the third homicide arrest in Cincinnati within a short span of time. The community and McDonald's family have been deeply affected by his loss, and the case has drawn significant attention from local authorities and media outlets.
McDonald's obituary described him as a beloved family member and friend who will be dearly missed. His funeral was held on May 8, 2020, at the Walker Funeral Home - McMillan Street Chapel in Cincinnati. The community has continued to mourn his loss and seek justice for his untimely death.
The case against Tjay Durant is ongoing, and the legal proceedings are expected to continue as authorities work to ensure that justice is served for Eric Marquise Lamont McDonald.
