Elijah James was a 44-year-old African American man who was fatally shot in a targeted attack in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 30, 2020. Law enforcement described the shooting as involving multiple suspects; arrests were made and those individuals were charged with murder and related offenses. A trial followed in which prosecutors presented evidence linking the defendants to the killing and the court ultimately convicted them.

The case drew attention to gun violence in Cleveland and to the investigative and prosecutorial work that followed. Family, friends, and community members have been active in seeking justice and in efforts to prevent similar tragedies. If anyone knew Elijah James or has information about the events surrounding his death, please share what you remember.