Bryan Messer, an 18-year-old male from Cincinnati, Ohio, tragically lost his life on July 4, 2019. He was shot in the parking lot of a Dollar General store on Glenway Avenue in West Price Hill. The incident occurred just before 11 p.m., and despite being rushed to Mercy West Hospital, Bryan succumbed to his injuries.
The suspect in this case, Tyshawn Mayers, a 26-year-old male, was arrested early the next morning at around 4:30 a.m.
Mayers was charged with murder and later faced a special felony murder charge by a grand jury. The police have not disclosed a motive for the shooting, and the investigation is ongoing.
The loss of Bryan Messer has deeply affected his family and the community, who remember him as a loving and fun-loving individual. His funeral was held on July 18, 2019, at Gilligan-Siefke-Grueter Funeral Home, followed by burial at St. Joe Cemetery.
The case remains under investigation, and authorities are continuing to interview witnesses and gather evidence to build a stronger case against the suspect.
