On August 20, 2024, at approximately 11:55 p.m., 38-year-old Paris T. Isom Blye was found with a gunshot wound in the 100 block of East Clifton Avenue in Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. Emergency responders transported him to UC Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
As of now, authorities have not released information regarding any arrests or identified suspects in connection with Blye's death.
The Cincinnati Police Department's Homicide Unit is actively investigating the case and has urged anyone with information to contact them at 513-352-3542.
A gathering of family and friends was held on September 6, 2024, at the Walker Funeral Home - Walnut Hills Chapel, followed by a memorial service to honor Blye's life. Born on July 26, 1986, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Blye's passing has left a profound impact on his community.