Gregory Thompson Jr., a 17-year-old African American male, was fatally shot on March 2, 2018, in Cincinnati, OH. He was found dead inside his grandmother's home on Wabash Avenue in the Evanston neighborhood. Gregory was a junior at Purcell Marian High School and had a strong connection to the Cincinnati Catholic community, as his mother was the principal at St. Joseph Catholic School.
The Cincinnati Police Department's Homicide Unit launched an investigation into Gregory's death.
Two suspects were arrested in connection with the shooting. A 16-year-old, whose name has not been released due to his status as a minor, was charged with murder. Additionally, an 18-year-old, Frank Jones, was also arrested and charged with murder in Gregory's death. A judge set Frank Jones' bond at $1 million during a hearing.
Gregory's death sent shockwaves through his school and the broader community. He was remembered as a well-liked student who had made friends with many of his classmates and teachers. The school provided counseling services to help students cope with the loss.
The investigation into Gregory Thompson Jr.'s death remains ongoing, with authorities continuing to seek information from the public. The Cincinnati Police Department has urged anyone with information to come forward and assist in the case.
