Taymar A. Jones, a 20-year-old male of African American ethnicity, tragically lost his life on November 1, 2019, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was one of two victims in a double homicide at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Kenwood, Sycamore Township. The incident occurred during an attempted robbery of an illegal gambling operation inside a hotel room. Taymar Jones and Ja'Quan D.
Howard, 15, were pronounced dead at the scene, while another victim, Mykell Gamble, 18, was treated and released for a gunshot wound to the foot.
An investigation into the shooting revealed that the incident started as a robbery attempt. Taymar Jones was accused of being one of three robbers who entered the hotel room with a gun. The other two suspects involved in the robbery were identified as 23-year-old Jay Antwan Harris and 21-year-old Kevin Coes. Marvin Brown Hughes, 23, was also implicated in the crime. The suspects were indicted on multiple charges, including murder, aggravated robbery, and felonious assault. If convicted, they could face life in prison.
The chaotic scene inside the hotel room involved gambling on the dice game craps and a Madden video game, with thousands of dollars changing hands before the attempted robbery. The suspects arrived at the hotel around 9:40 p.m., and shortly after, they tried to enter the room with a gun drawn to rob the people inside. The situation quickly escalated into a shootout, resulting in the deaths of Taymar Jones and Ja'Quan Howard.
In addition to the suspects involved in the robbery, several others were charged in connection with the incident. Yesica Perdomo, Kevin Coes' girlfriend, was charged with robbery and obstructing justice. Rashad Swain, 32, and Rahmon Swain, 30, were charged with tampering with evidence for allegedly removing guns from the hotel room before police arrived.
The tragic death of Taymar A. Jones and the subsequent legal proceedings highlight the severe consequences of illegal gambling and armed robbery. The case remains a stark reminder of the dangers associated with such activities and the importance of adhering to the law to prevent such senseless loss of life.
