On January 16, 2025, Rashan Robinson, a 36-year-old man, was fatally shot in Colerain Township, Cincinnati, Ohio. The incident occurred in the parking lot of a Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, where Rashan Robinson and his brother, Willie Deshawn Robinson, also 36 years old, were targeted in a shooting. The attack took place around 12:55 p.m., in broad daylight, at the busy intersection of Colerain Avenue and Springdale Road.
One of the brothers was found inside a blue Infiniti, while the other was discovered just outside the vehicle. The Infiniti had sustained twelve gunshots through the passenger window.
Authorities have confirmed that the shooting was a targeted attack, but they have not released a motive. A third victim, an innocent bystander, was also injured in the shooting. This individual was sitting in the parking lot of a nearby Walgreens when a stray bullet struck him. He was rushed to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where he underwent multiple surgeries and is now recovering.
Despite ongoing investigations, law enforcement officials have not announced any arrests or identified any suspects in connection with the deaths of Rashan Robinson and Willie Deshawn Robinson. Early police reports indicated that authorities were searching for a white Chevy Malibu, possibly linked to the shooting, with an individual inside holding an assault rifle. However, no further details have been provided regarding the suspect or suspects involved.
Court records reveal that Rashan Robinson had previously expressed concerns about his safety in legal filings years before his death. His fears of being killed were documented, though it remains unclear whether these concerns were directly related to the circumstances of his murder. The community continues to seek answers as police work to determine the motive behind the attack and identify those responsible.
