On September 3, 2012, Amy Cole, a 49-year-old woman from Cleveland, Ohio, was shot during an armed robbery. The incident took place on East 90th Street in Cleveland. According to reports, Amy was sitting in her car when a man described as being in his late 20s, approximately 5’10” tall, and weighing around 175 pounds approached her vehicle with a long-barreled firearm. During the confrontation, Amy attempted to grab the weapon, but the suspect fired, striking her fatally.
The suspect was described as having a medium complexion, but no arrests have been made, and the identity of the gunman remains unknown. The Cleveland Police Department, with assistance from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), has continued to seek information from the public to help solve this crime. Amy's case remains unsolved, and law enforcement officials have included it in Ohio's database of cold cases to keep attention on it and to encourage any potential leads that could help bring the perpetrator to justice.
The Ohio Attorney General's Office, through BCI, continues to seek tips from the public, aiming to bring closure to Amy's family. Cases like Amy's are highlighted by BCI to generate leads by maintaining visibility and appealing to the public for any information that could contribute to resolving the crime. Despite efforts from law enforcement, no new developments have surfaced, and Amy's case continues to be an unsolved homicide that weighs heavily on her community. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Ohio Attorney General’s Office or the Cleveland Police Department for assistance in solving this case.
