Gabriel A. Blevins, an 18-year-old male of African American ethnicity, tragically passed away on December 2, 2019, in Lorain, Ohio. Gabriel was a resident of Lorain for the past year and had previously lived in Elyria. He was known for his love of creating laughter, music, fishing, making friends and family happy, playing basketball, and working hard.
Gabriel graduated from Lorain High School in 2019 and had been employed in construction for the past six months.
Gabriel's death was initially investigated as a homicide. On the night of his death, authorities responded to a call at a home on the 2100 block of East 31st Street in Lorain. They found Gabriel outside with a gunshot wound to the torso. He was immediately transported to Mercy Health - Lorain Hospital, but unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries. The investigation revealed that the shooting was likely caused by the improper handling of a loaded firearm by a teenage friend of Gabriel.
In connection with Gabriel's death, Antonio Monticue, a 23-year-old, was charged with tampering with evidence. Monticue, who lived at the home where the shooting occurred, was scheduled to appear in Lorain Municipal Court. The case was sent to the Lorain County Prosecutor's Office to determine if any further charges would be filed.
Gabriel is survived by his father, Sherman Blevins of Cleveland; mother, Kellea J. Green of Lorain; three sisters and five brothers; aunts Jade, Kaileigh, and Malika and uncle Jeff; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Green of Elyria and paternal grandparents, Jacquelin and James Jastes of Cleveland.
Gabriel's death was a tragic and unexpected event that deeply affected his family and friends. The community came together to honor his memory and support his loved ones during this difficult time.
