Cortez Boston, a 26-year-old male from Cincinnati, Ohio, was killed in a double shooting on September 18, 2017. The shooting took place at approximately 12:39 a.m. on Rutland Avenue, near Xavier University in the Evanston neighborhood of Cincinnati. Cortez was pronounced dead at the scene, while a second victim, a man in his twenties, was shot multiple times and rushed to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
The second victim was not alert when he was transported, and neither of the victims were students at Xavier University.
The tragic death of Cortez Boston took place amidst an outbreak of violence that had troubled the area. His case was part of a larger pattern of gun violence that has left many families in Cincinnati grieving and seeking justice. Despite the passage of time, the community remains hopeful for answers and closure regarding this fatal incident. Cortez's name has since been memorialized among others who lost their lives to gun violence on the same day across the country.
The Cincinnati Police Department continues to investigate the case, and authorities are encouraging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward to assist with the investigation. The hope is that someone who witnessed or has relevant information might help lead to the arrest of those responsible for this tragic crime.
