Gianni Rudolph, 19, was shot and killed on December 15, 2021, in Cincinnati’s East Price Hill neighborhood. He was found in the 400 block of Purcell Avenue after being shot about 7:45 p.m. and was taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where he died. No arrests have been announced and the investigation remains open.

Rudolph was a former standout football player at Taft High School. Family and his former coach described him as one of the kindest and gentlest souls. His younger brother, who also attends Taft and plays on the team, has received additional support from the school while the family copes with the loss. The shooting prompted renewed calls from the community for an end to gun violence.

Anyone with information about what happened on December 15, 2021, in the 400 block of Purcell Avenue is asked to contact Cincinnati police.