Antwon Staton, a 31-year-old man from Cleveland, Ohio, tragically lost his life on December 31, 2024, in a fatal shooting outside a convenience store in Maple Heights. Authorities responded to reports of gunfire at the Convenience Food Mart on Dunham Road around 6:30 p.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered Staton lying wounded in the parking lot. He was rushed to Cleveland Clinic Marymount Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office
officially identified the victim as Antwon Staton the following morning. As of the latest updates, law enforcement officials have not confirmed the circumstances surrounding the shooting, and no suspects have been named in connection with the case. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Maple Heights Police Department's detective bureau.
Staton’s passing has left a deep impact on his community. Friends, family, and colleagues have expressed their grief, remembering him as a kind-hearted individual who brought joy to those around him. His funeral services were scheduled to take place at Liberty Hill Baptist Church in Cleveland, with interment at Cleveland Memorial Gardens.
