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Surrell Gaines

Case from Cincinnati, OH dated Jul 30, 2018

Victim Details

Surrell Gaines

Male

Black / African American

Cincinnati

OH

2018-07-30

14

Surrell

Gaines

07/24/2026

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Surrell Gaines, a 14-year-old African American male, was fatally shot on July 30, 2018, in Cincinnati's Mount Auburn neighborhood. He was discovered dead near the corner of Vine and Thill streets just before 5 p.m. Gaines was a freshman at Hughes STEM High School, known for his love of basketball and described as "fun-loving, kind," and a positive influence on other students.

The tragic incident marked Cincinnati's 36th homicide of 2018. Gaines' mother, Tammy Smith, had expressed concerns ...
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  • WKRC: 1 dead after shooting in Mount Auburn
  • WLWT: Police ID 14-year-old killed in Mt. Auburn shooting
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