On September 25, 2010, James Reed, age 40, was tragically shot and killed in Cincinnati, Ohio, along with his 14-year-old son, Jarenta Reed. The incident occurred on Rammelsberg Street, and police reports indicate that both father and son were fatally wounded in what appears to have been a violent attack. Despite efforts by the Cincinnati Police Department to investigate, the case remains unsolved, with limited details available regarding the events that led to their deaths.
James and Jarenta's homicides are among the unsolved cases in Ohio, and local authorities, along with the Ohio Attorney General's Office, continue to encourage community members to come forward with any information that might assist in solving the case. Crime Stoppers has also highlighted the case to draw public attention, hoping that a lead could help bring closure to the family of both victims.