Jennoro Juan Elmore Jr., affectionately known as "ManMan," was a 23-year-old man from Columbus, Ohio, who tragically lost his life on January 10, 2023, in Chillicothe, Ohio. Elmore was the victim of a shooting incident that occurred at a hotel located at 30 N. Plaza Blvd.
The shooting took place around 1:02 PM when officers were dispatched to the scene in response to reports of gunfire. Authorities later revealed that the shooter had fired from the second floor of the hotel.
Elmore was critically injured in the attack and was rushed to Adena Regional Medical Center, where he unfortunately succumbed to his wounds.
In the aftermath of the shooting, law enforcement quickly apprehended a suspect. On January 20, 2023, the Ross County Prosecutor's Office announced that a special session of the Ross County Grand Jury had indicted the alleged perpetrator, Marvan Woodfork, on multiple charges related to Elmore's death. Woodfork was charged with two counts of murder under Section 2903.02(A) and (B) of the Ohio Revised Code, both classified as special felonies.
Elmore's untimely death left a profound impact on his family and community. He was remembered for his infectious laugh, smile, and gentle nature. A graduate of Pickerington Central High School in 2018, Elmore was an integral part of the Men's Basketball team and had received a basketball scholarship to attend Columbus State University. He had a passion for the sport and had played for various AAU teams throughout his youth.
The loss of Jennoro Juan Elmore Jr. serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of gun violence. As the legal proceedings against the alleged shooter continue, Elmore's family and friends are left to mourn the loss of a young man whose life was cut tragically short.
