Arthur Lee Shareef, 46, was found with a gunshot wound to the head on July 10, 2020, in the 1800 block of Hastings Avenue in East Cleveland and was pronounced dead after being transported to a nearby hospital. The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed his death on July 11, 2020.

Shareef was described as having an infectious laugh and a giving spirit. He loved to cook and was working toward opening his own restaurant while helping run the family business, Restorative Painting and Decorative by Shareef, with his father and nephew. He is survived by his parents, a son, siblings, nieces and nephews.

If anyone knew Arthur, saw activity on Hastings Avenue that night, or has information that could help the investigation, please come forward.