Briekethia Pruitt, a 39-year-old African American woman from Cleveland, Ohio, was found fatally shot inside a vehicle on February 9, 2025. Officers from the Cleveland Division of Police’s Fourth District responded to a call at approximately 7:26 a.m. regarding a person slumped in a car on Judson Drive. Upon arrival, authorities discovered that Briekethia Pruitt had suffered gunshot wounds.
Cleveland EMS pronounced her dead at the scene.
Homicide detectives launched an investigation and quickly identified a suspect in the case. The suspect, 41-year-old Corey Sanders, was reportedly known to Briekethia Pruitt. On February 11, 2025, detectives located and arrested Corey Sanders at a residence in Garfield Heights. He was charged with aggravated murder in connection with the fatal shooting of Briekethia Pruitt. Following his arrest, Corey Sanders appeared in Cleveland Municipal Court, where his bond was set at $2 million. The case was subsequently bound over to a Cuyahoga County grand jury for further proceedings.
Authorities have not released additional details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the relationship between Briekethia Pruitt and Corey Sanders. The investigation remains ongoing as law enforcement officials continue to gather evidence and determine the motive behind the tragic incident.
