Anthony Maurice Gilbert Jr. was a 20-year-old African American man from Cleveland, Ohio, who died on July 26, 2020. Authorities investigated his death as a murder and later arrested a suspect who was charged in connection with the killing. The case moved into the courtroom, with the suspect brought to trial; the proceedings attracted attention from the local community and media and had a strong impact on the victim’s family and friends.

Reports emphasize Anthony’s age, gender, and ethnicity as part of the account and note the case prompted discussion about violence and public safety in Cleveland.