On the night of December 6, 2024, 17-year-old Anthony Boyd was fatally shot near the intersection of Highland Avenue and Oak Street in Elmwood Place, a suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio. Responding to reports of approximately ten gunshots around 11:10 p.m., first responders found Boyd lying in the street. He was transported to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
In the immediate aftermath, several neighbors reported hearing fighting and observing cars circling the neighborhood prior to the shooting. One resident mentioned hearing nine shots and seeing a man lying in the street. Another reported ongoing gunfire from a vehicle.
During the initial investigation, officers found a gun next to Boyd's body. A man approached the officers at the scene, claiming he had shot Boyd in self-defense. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation and has not released further details about the suspect or the circumstances leading to the shooting. Authorities have urged anyone with information to contact the Hamilton County Sheriff's Tip Line or Crime Stoppers.
Anthony Boyd had recently registered as a student at Colerain High School in October 2024. Prior to his death, he had been released from juvenile detention on a charge of receiving stolen property and was scheduled to appear in court in January. The Northwest Local Schools district expressed sadness over the news of his death.
The investigation into Boyd's death is ongoing, with authorities examining the self-defense claim and seeking additional information to piece together the events that led to the fatal shooting. Community members have expressed concerns about safety in the area, noting that such violence occurring close to home has heightened their apprehensions.
