Elijah Wheeler, a 21-year-old male, was fatally shot on July 27, 2018, in Cincinnati, OH. He was found dead from gunshot wounds near Weber and Borden streets in the South Cumminsville area. The incident occurred in front of a church where members of the Wheeler and English families often gathered. Elijah was shot five times and died shortly after the shooting.
The suspect in Elijah's murder is Kahlia English, who was 29 years old at the time of the incident.
English was arrested and charged with murder and having weapons while under a disability. The case went to trial, and English was convicted of murder. The state's case relied heavily on the testimony of Elijah's uncle, Eric Wheeler, and two eyewitnesses, Brandon Crawford and Angela Hardin. Eric testified about the close bond he once shared with English, which turned hostile after English was injured in a previous shooting.
The motive behind the shooting was English's anger toward Elijah's uncle, Eric Wheeler. On the day of the shooting, English and Eric were playing dice with others, including Elijah, in front of the church. The situation escalated, leading to the tragic shooting.
Elijah's family has been vocal about seeking peace and justice. They have held vigils and called for an end to violence in their community. Despite the pain and loss, they have chosen not to seek revenge but instead focus on remembering Elijah and advocating for peace.
The case has moved through the court system, and English remains in jail on murder charges. The community continues to grapple with the violence and seeks answers to prevent such tragedies in the future.
