Tyshaun Taylor was 11 when he was shot and killed on November 23, 2019, after attending a birthday party in the 1800 block of East 97th Street near Chester Avenue in Cleveland. He was taken to University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

The birthday was hosted by a 16-year-old; the host’s mother had briefly left to go to a nearby store. During her absence a 15-year-old at the party accidentally fired a gun, and Tyshaun was struck in the chest. The 15-year-old was charged with reckless homicide and received a six-month sentence for that charge plus an additional three years for a gun specification. Cleveland Police investigated and no further arrests were announced.

Neighbors and local leaders expressed shock and sorrow after Tyshaun’s death. Does anyone who knew Tyshaun or was at the scene have information that could add clarity to what happened that day?