Bennie Shaun J.R. Boggs Jr. was a 16-year-old from Hamilton, Ohio, born January 15, 2004, who died on December 17, 2020 after a shooting at a residence in the 200 block of Cereal Avenue in Hamilton. Police reports say the firearm was discharged while 22-year-old Aerial Katelynn Brazzell was playing with it; Boggs was struck in the head.

A Butler County grand jury indicted Brazzell for reckless homicide. She pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison. During court proceedings she expressed remorse and apologized to Boggs’ family. The family, including his mother Stephanie Gill Boggs, has said the charge and sentence did not adequately reflect the severity of the incident and has raised concerns about the investigation. Bennie is remembered for his humor, kindness, and plans to join the Army.

If anyone knew Bennie or has information about what happened that night, please share what you know.