Mario Blanton, a 31-year-old African American man, was shot and killed in Cleveland, Ohio, on February 9, 2019. He was inside a 2003 gray Honda Element SUV on Stevenson Road just before midnight when neighbors heard gunfire.

No arrests have been made and the case remains unsolved. Investigators say Cleveland’s homicide unit has been dangerously understaffed and detectives are carrying more caseloads than recommended, a factor that has contributed to delays and difficulties in the investigation. Blanton’s family and friends continue to press for answers while the community expresses concern about violent crime and policing capacity.

If anyone saw activity on Stevenson Road around midnight on February 9, 2019, or has information about the shooting, please share what is known with investigators.