Lerois Harris, a 35-year-old man from Cincinnati, OH, tragically lost his life on January 29, 2015. Harris was shot in the 1000 block of Linn Street in the West End neighborhood and was rushed to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in critical condition. Despite efforts to save him, he succumbed to his injuries several days later. The Cincinnati Police Homicide Unit launched an investigation into his death, but no suspects were identified at the time.
In a significant development
in the case, two Cincinnati men, Jordan Wimberly and Ryan Carter, were charged federally with the murder of Lerois Harris in 2015. The charges were brought forward by a federal grand jury, which accused Wimberly and Carter of using a firearm to commit murder during the commission of a crime of violence. Wimberly was already serving a state sentence when he was transferred into federal custody, while Carter was arrested by ATF agents and Cincinnati Police officers. If convicted, both men face a minimum sentence of 10 years in prison and could receive up to life in prison or the death penalty.
The case, which had remained unsolved for several years, gained renewed attention as federal authorities pursued charges against the suspects. The indictment marked a critical step in seeking justice for Lerois Harris and his family. The legal proceedings underscore the ongoing efforts to hold those responsible for violent crimes accountable and to provide closure for the victims' loved ones.
