J.W. Robinson, 63, of Garfield Heights in Cleveland, Ohio, was shot and killed at his family home on November 4, 2021 after he opened the door. The shooting has been described as heartbreaking by the community and prompted calls for justice.

Police identified a suspect who had a history of violent incidents and prior shooting cases. That individual was previously charged with shooting Branden Robinson, J.W. Robinson’s son, in the leg during an argument over a stolen bicycle in July 2019; after that charge the suspect was released on bond. Following the November 4 shooting, the suspect led law enforcement on a chase and was arrested by the Ohio State Highway Patrol and Twinsburg police on November 5, 2021. The suspect faced a charge of operating a stolen vehicle and had other active cases from 2020. The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office revoked the suspect’s bond on November 8, 2021 and acknowledged him as a possible suspect in J.W. Robinson’s murder.

Branden Robinson has said he warned authorities about the suspect and has called for tougher bond reforms. The investigation remains under review. If anyone knew J.W. Robinson or has information about the shooting, please come forward.