On April 11, 2025, 17-year-old African American male Jayzeir Gaddy was fatally shot in Lorain, Ohio. The incident occurred outside the David Lee Salon on Tower Boulevard. Police responded to reports of gunfire around 5 p.m. and discovered two victims in the parking lot, both suffering from gunshot wounds. Twenty-one-year-old Larry Moore Jr., also African American, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Jayzeir Gaddy was transported to Mercy Health in Lorain and subsequently airlifted to MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, where he succumbed to his injuries on April 14, 2025.
Jayzeir Gaddy, born on May 9, 2007, was a hardworking young man known for his love of sports, video games, rapping, and spending time with his family. He was preparing to welcome a child with his girlfriend, Jaishali Rivera. He is survived by his parents, Latoya Atwood and Willie Gaddy Sr., his grandmother Lillian Lee Jackson, great-grandmother Lucille Atwood, and several siblings.
In the aftermath of the shooting, authorities initially detained an individual believed to be involved but later stated that no arrests had been made, and the investigation remained ongoing. However, on April 16, 2025, 21-year-old Willie Gaddy Jr., the older brother of Jayzeir Gaddy, was arrested and charged with felonious assault in connection with the shooting. The Lorain Police Department continues to investigate the incident and has urged anyone with information to contact their Criminal Investigations Bureau at 440-204-2105.
The tragic loss of 17-year-old African American male Jayzeir Gaddy has deeply affected the Lorain community, highlighting the devastating impact of gun violence on families and neighborhoods. As the investigation progresses, the community seeks justice and closure for the victims and their loved ones.
