James Haynes Jr., 26, of Euclid, Ohio, was shot multiple times and died on March 1, 2021, in the 200 block of East 276 Street. The shooting occurred about 10:45 p.m. after a disturbance in the area; police arriving on scene found Haynes in the street and he later succumbed to his injuries despite medical attention.

Euclid police opened a homicide investigation and have used forensic methods including DNA and ballistic testing. The circumstances of the disturbance that preceded the shooting remain unclear.

Anyone with information about the events on March 1, 2021, or who knew James Haynes Jr. is asked to contact the Euclid Police Department.