Wayne Cottrell, 39, was found dead in the driver’s seat of a vehicle that had struck a pole outside an auto body repair shop on London Road in Cleveland on February 19, 2020. Responding officers administered first aid at the scene but could not save him. The cause of death was determined to be a gunshot wound, and Cleveland police opened a homicide investigation.

The investigation remains open and police have asked anyone with information to come forward. Very little else has been released about the circumstances of the shooting or possible motive.

If anyone saw activity on London Road near the auto body shop around February 19, 2020, or has information relevant to this case, please contact Cleveland police.