Andre Bello III, a 16-year-old African American male, tragically died on April 24, 2019, in Cleveland, Ohio. He was driving a stolen SUV with six other teenagers when someone fired at the vehicle, hitting him. Andre returned fire with a handgun before the SUV crashed into the side of a house. None of the other teenagers in the SUV were injured. The incident occurred on Andre's 16th birthday.
The case remains unsolved, with no arrests or suspects identified.
Cleveland police have continued to investigate the shooting, urging anyone with information to come forward. Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County has offered a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of those responsible.
Despite the ongoing investigation, the community has remembered Andre as a beloved son, brother, and friend. His sudden death has left a significant impact on his family and friends, who continue to seek justice for his untimely passing.
