Scottie Lamar Thornton Jr., a 21-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on July 24, 2016, in Cleveland, Ohio. He was fatally shot around 2:00 AM in the 6800 block of Bushnell Court and was found face down at the corner of E68th and Bushnell. Thornton was a college student at Ashland University and had aspirations to continue his studies and play football.
His family believes the shooting may have occurred during a robbery, but the case remains unsolved.
Despite extensive investigations, no suspects have been identified, and the case is still open. Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County has offered a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of those responsible. The community and Thornton's family continue to seek justice, hoping that someone will come forward with information to help solve the case.
The loss of Scottie Thornton Jr. has left a significant impact on his family, friends, and the community. His memory lives on through the efforts to find those responsible for his untimely death. If anyone has information about the case, they are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 216-252-7463 or submit a tip online.
