On June 12, 2023, 43-year-old James Maurice Hicks was fatally shot in his residence on Queen City Avenue in Cincinnati's South Fairmount neighborhood. Responding to a welfare check around noon, Cincinnati police discovered Hicks deceased from a gunshot wound.
Authorities arrested 27-year-old Johntyn Kirkland, identified as Hicks' stepson, in connection with the shooting. Kirkland was charged with murder, and his bond was set at $1.5 million.
The incident marked Cincinnati's 28th homicide of 2023, contributing to a concerning rise in domestic-related shootings within the city.
Hicks' death has deeply affected his family and the South Fairmount community, highlighting the devastating impact of familial violence.
