Martell Thompson, an 18-year-old male from Cleveland, OH, tragically lost his life on October 27, 2017. He was the beloved son of Anita Deal Pope and Jermaine Singleton Sr., and cherished brother to 14 siblings. Martell was shot in the head while traveling in a stolen car on Cleveland's east side. After being shot, he crashed the vehicle into a nearby abandoned building, where he was later pronounced dead at the scene.
The incident occurred around 6 p.m. near East 93rd Street and St.
Clair Avenue. Two other teenagers, aged 15 and 17, were also in the car at the time of the shooting. The 15-year-old was treated at a nearby hospital and released, while the 17-year-old was transported to University Hospital Cleveland Medical Center with facial injuries. Authorities recovered shell casings from the scene and believe a group of males fired the shots, but no suspects have been named or charges filed regarding the stolen car or the shooting.
Despite the tragic loss, no arrests have been made in connection with Martell Thompson's death. The investigation remains open, and authorities continue to seek justice for Martell and his family. The community mourns the loss of a young life cut short by gun violence, and his family continues to grieve the loss of their beloved son and brother.
