On Thanksgiving morning, November 26, 2020, the life of 17-year-old Aveion Ki-Mar Cloud was tragically cut short in Grand Rapids, Michigan. An African American male, Aveion was fatally shot while in a car at a gas station located at Leonard Street and Fuller Avenue at approximately 2:58 a.m. His death was part of a year that saw a record number of homicides in the city.
Aveion, who was born on January 15, 2003, in Lima, Ohio, was a young man with a promising future. He had graduated with honors from the Michigan Challenge Academy in Battle Creek and was a football player for Union High School, wearing the number 11 jersey. In addition to his studies and athletic pursuits, he also worked at McDonalds. He was remembered by loved ones for his kind heart and bright future.
The investigation into Aveion's death is ongoing, but there have been no arrests made and no suspects have been publicly identified. The reasons behind the shooting remain undisclosed. His family, including his mother Latasha Cloud, has been vocal about their profound loss and the need for an end to gun violence. Aveion left behind his parents and a large family, including numerous siblings, who continue to seek justice in his case.
