Antonio Edward Thomas, 31, of Cincinnati died from multiple gunshot wounds on September 21, 2020, after a domestic dispute at his home on Pebble Valley Drive in Colerain Township. Family remembered him by the nicknames Tonio and Tone and said he loved music, dancing, traveling and his faith. He was born March 3, 1989, to Sandra Thomas and Osby Ed Pates and was later adopted by Lisa Boykins in March 2016. He is survived by his mother Sandra Thomas, grandmother Mary Green, siblings and his daughter Cierra Christian.

Police say Tiffany Grant, 31, retrieved a gun during the argument and shot Antonio. He was taken to University Hospital and pronounced dead; Grant was arrested and charged with murder and held in the Hamilton County Justice Center. Grant’s attorney has said Antonio threatened her and her children; the investigation and legal proceedings are ongoing.

Anyone who knew Antonio or who has information about the incident is asked to come forward.