On April 8, 2022, 22-year-old Brennan Crites of Cincinnati was found dead inside a burning car on Galbraith Road in North College Hill. Police later determined Crites had been shot multiple times in the back of the head earlier that morning on Baltimore Avenue near Westwood Northern Boulevard.

Cincinnati Police Homicide Unit investigators say Crites was lured into the vehicle by Jamiah Richardson, 25, who reportedly sought revenge because Crites was dating Richardson’s ex-girlfriend. Richardson was in the back seat when Crites was shot, his body was moved to the front passenger seat, and the car was driven to Galbraith Road and set on fire.

The investigation remains active and the department is seeking additional information that could help bring justice for Crites and his family. If anyone has relevant information about this case, please contact the Cincinnati Police Homicide Unit.