My’Quan Bennett, a 14-year-old African American male from Cleveland, OH, was tragically shot and killed on April 24, 2020. Bennett was found with a gunshot wound to the head after Cleveland police responded to assist the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority Police Department around 7 p.m. CMHAPD officers were in the Friendly Inn parking lot when they heard gunshots, and their police vehicle was hit by gunfire while they were looking for the gunmen. Bennett was discovered nearby, having been shot in the head.
In the aftermath of the shooting, police took a man into custody at the King Kennedy Estates for having weapons while under disability, but he has not been charged in Bennett's homicide. The investigation into My’Quan Bennett's death remains ongoing, and authorities have yet to identify or charge any suspects directly responsible for his murder.
The loss of My’Quan Bennett has deeply affected the community, and Cleveland police continue to seek information that could help solve this case. If anyone has information related to the incident, they are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 633-5464.
The tragic death of My’Quan Bennett highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence in Cleveland and the urgent need for community and law enforcement efforts to address and prevent such senseless acts of violence.
