Demetrius Bazel, a 39-year-old man from Cincinnati, Ohio, was tragically shot and killed on June 4, 2018, in an apartment building in the Avondale neighborhood. Police responded to a call at around 1:30 a.m. and found Bazel dead from a gunshot wound. The incident occurred at The Beechwood Apartments on Forest Avenue.
Following the shooting, police detained a man and a woman who were present at the scene as persons of interest.
The man who called 911 claimed responsibility for the shooting, stating that he shot Bazel. However, no formal charges have been made, and the investigation is ongoing. The Cincinnati Police Department’s Homicide Unit is handling the case.
The circumstances surrounding Bazel's death have raised questions and concerns within the community, especially given that this was the sixth fatal shooting in Cincinnati within a week. The police have been working diligently to gather evidence and statements from witnesses to piece together what happened that night.
As of now, there have been no arrests or convictions in connection with Demetrius Bazel's death. The investigation remains active, and authorities continue to seek information from the public to help solve the case. The community remains hopeful that justice will be served for Bazel and his family.
