On July 16, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., 7-year-old Justice Jenkins was fatally shot inside a residence on Arvin Avenue in Springfield Township, Cincinnati, Ohio. Initial reports indicated that Justice may have accidentally shot himself while playing with a firearm. A 911 call made by his great-grandmother suggested that he had been handling the gun when the incident occurred.
Subsequent investigations by the Springfield Township Police Department revealed that another child in the home was playing with what was believed to be an unloaded firearm when it discharged, striking Justice. Authorities consulted with the Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office and determined that no criminal laws were violated in this tragic accident. Consequently, no charges were filed.
The untimely death of Justice Jenkins has profoundly affected his family and the local community. A visitation and service were held on July 26, 2024, at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati to honor his memory. This incident underscores the critical importance of firearm safety and secure storage, especially in homes with children, to prevent such devastating occurrences.
