On March 9, 1997, Stephen M. Larkin, a 30-year-old resident of Cincinnati, Ohio, was fatally shot at 3068 Gilbert Avenue. Earlier that morning, around 5:00 a.m., Larkin had experienced car trouble near Reading Road and South Crescent Avenue, where he and a companion were reportedly assisted by a police officer. Following this encounter, Larkin proceeded to the Gilbert Avenue location, where he was later found deceased from gunshot wounds.
The details surrounding the motive and circumstances of his death remain unclear, leading authorities to classify his case as an unsolved homicide.
The investigation was led by the Cincinnati Police Department, but despite their efforts, no arrests or significant leads have been reported. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation has continued to seek public assistance in gathering information that could help bring closure to Larkin’s family. His case is listed among Ohio's unsolved homicides, and law enforcement has encouraged anyone with knowledge of the events to contact authorities.
