Jyineez Shamik Cruz

Death by Force

Jyineez Shamik Cruz, an African American male, was a 20-year-old from Meriden, Connecticut, with dreams of becoming an entrepreneur. Known affectionately as "Neez" by his loved ones, he was a graduate of Orville H. Platt High School and had recently enrolled in an automotive program at Porter and Chester School. He was known for his love of family, music, sports, and had a business plan tucked away in his bible.

In the early morning hours of August 22, 2021, just three days before his twe ...Read More

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