Terrell Lee Lipkins Sr., a 51-year-old man from Canton, Ohio, was shot and killed on January 8, 2022 while standing near his car on Gilbert Avenue NE, just outside his girlfriend’s house. He was remembered by family and friends as a loving father and grandfather who helped others, including carrying old shoes in his car to give to the homeless and assisting a relative into rehab.

Two teenagers, Craig Avery, 16, of Akron, and Ajani Smith, 17, of Canton, were tried as adults in Stark County Common Pleas Court, convicted of murder for Lipkins’ death, and sentenced to 18 years to life. Trial testimony left the motive unclear, and the judge described the shooting as senseless gun violence.

If anyone knew Terrell, his routines, or saw activity on Gilbert Avenue NE the morning of January 8, 2022, please come forward with information.