Eric Shields, a 16-year-old African American student, was shot and killed in Cincinnati’s West End on the night of August 14, 2019. First responders found him about 11:15 p.m. and he was taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

Shields had just enrolled at DePaul Cristo Rey High School to begin his junior year. Family described him as kind and goal-oriented, with hopes of becoming an engineer and a love of basketball. His sister had previously lost their mother to gun violence, amplifying the family’s grief.

The Cincinnati Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating but has not released suspect information and no arrests have been announced. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact investigators.

If anyone knew Eric or has information about what happened that night, please come forward to assist the investigation.