Mattayo J. Heard was 22 when he was fatally shot in the head during a confrontation on April 30, 2019, in Cleveland, Ohio. The shooting took place in the parking lot of an apartment complex where a large group had gathered; the altercation reportedly began over prior disputes and tensions among people present.

Three men — Rayvon Hill, James Harrison, and Antonio Tyler — were implicated in the shooting and accused of opening fire on Heard, causing his death. The case proceeded to trial, and the court found sufficient evidence to convict the defendants of murder, felonious assault, and involuntary manslaughter, with those convictions later affirmed on appeal.

Heard’s family and friends continue to grieve his loss and remember him. If anyone witnessed the events in that parking lot or has information that hasn’t been shared with investigators, please come forward.