Ramon Benton was an 18-year-old from Cincinnati who was fatally shot on April 23, 2020, in Westwood. Police were called to Ferncrest Court off Gobel Avenue about 7 p.m. and found Benton and another male victim; both were taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where Benton died of his injuries.

Two suspects, Rakim Smith, 24, and Rakeym Owens, 18, were arrested early the next morning and charged with murder and felonious assault. Surveillance video reportedly shows Smith and Owens with Benton and the other victim near the time of the shooting, and both suspects were found near the scene and taken into custody. Each was ordered held on a $1.5 million bond after pleading not guilty; Smith has prior Hamilton County convictions for drugs, weapons, and assault. The motive for the shooting has not been established.

If anyone knew Ramon, witnessed the shooting, or has information about what led to this attack, please share what is known.