On April 5, 2010, James Hurt, a 17-year-old male, was tragically shot and killed in Cincinnati, Ohio. The incident took place at 7247 Reading Road in the Roselawn neighborhood of the city. Despite the efforts of local law enforcement, the case remains unsolved. The Cincinnati Police Department, in conjunction with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), continues to seek public assistance to bring justice to James and his family. The Ohio Attorney General's Office has classified this homicide as an open cold case in hopes of generating new leads from the community.
James Hurt was a resident of Cincinnati, and his death has left a significant impact on his family and friends, who continue to hope for answers. The authorities urge anyone with information related to this crime to come forward, emphasizing that even seemingly minor details could be crucial to solving the case. Tips can be submitted to the Cincinnati Police Department or anonymously through the Ohio Attorney General’s cold case tip line.
The hope remains that through increased visibility and public assistance, those responsible for this senseless act of violence may eventually be brought to justice, giving some closure to James's grieving loved ones.
