Derek Lamont Jones, a 28-year-old Black male, tragically lost his life on March 22, 2015, in Cincinnati, OH. He was shot multiple times outside Good Brothas Bar & Grill in North College Hill, OH, and later succumbed to his injuries at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. The incident occurred around 11 p.m. when Jones, who had just arrived at the bar with friends, went to retrieve his cell phone from his car.
Surveillance footage captured him walking south down the street, where he briefly exchanged words with another individual before being shot.
The suspect, believed to be a male, fled the scene in a black vehicle. Despite efforts to collect information and investigate the case, no arrests have been made, and the case remains unsolved. The North College Hill Police Department continues to seek information from the public regarding the incident.
The loss of Derek Lamont Jones has left a significant impact on his family and friends, who remember him fondly and continue to seek justice for his untimely death. The investigation into his murder is ongoing, and anyone with information is encouraged to come forward to assist law enforcement in bringing the perpetrator to justice.