Sherrard Lawrence Dunlap, a 36-year-old male of African American ethnicity, tragically passed away on June 3, 2018, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was one of two victims in a fatal double shooting that occurred in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. The incident took place around 2:30 a.m. near the intersection of East 15th Street and Moore Street. Both victims were transported to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where Dunlap succumbed to his injuries.
The Cincinnati Police
Department's Homicide Unit launched an investigation into the shooting. On June 7, 2018, Christopher McCoy, a 27-year-old male, was arrested and charged with murder and felonious assault in connection with the double shooting. McCoy was believed to have shot Dunlap and another victim, Keyvonte Evans, during the incident. The investigation revealed that this shooting was part of a series of violent incidents in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, making it one of the deadliest periods in the area in over a decade.
The case against McCoy proceeded through the legal system, with the prosecution presenting evidence linking him to the crime. McCoy faced charges of murder and felonious assault, and the court proceedings aimed to determine his guilt and deliver justice for the victims. The community and law enforcement continued to seek information from the public to aid in the investigation, encouraging anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward.
The tragic death of Sherrard Dunlap highlighted the ongoing challenges of gun violence in Cincinnati and the efforts of law enforcement to address and prevent such incidents. The case against Christopher McCoy underscored the importance of thorough investigations and the pursuit of justice for victims and their families.
