James Anthony Hazel Jr., a 19-year-old male from Cincinnati, OH, tragically passed away on August 20, 2019. He was shot and killed in the early hours of the morning near Grant Park in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. The Cincinnati Police Department Homicide Unit took over the investigation, but no suspects were immediately identified.
The shooting was part of a concerning trend in the area, as it was the third homicide near Grant Park in less than two months.
The community was already on edge due to previous incidents, including the fatal shooting of Jerome Young on June 27 and the killing of 14-year-old Anthony Hinton on June 30. The Cincinnati Police Department urged anyone with information to come forward, but as of now, no arrests have been made in connection with James Hazel's death.
James Hazel was remembered fondly by his family and friends. He was known for his vibrant personality and his aspirations to become a barber and start his own clothing line. His untimely death left a significant void in the lives of those who knew him.
The investigation into James Hazel's murder remains open, and the Cincinnati Police Department continues to seek information that could lead to the identification and arrest of those responsible for his death. The community remains hopeful that justice will be served and that such tragedies can be prevented in the future.
