Roger Joseph Ashley Jr., a 38-year-old man from Cleveland, Ohio, was shot and killed near Shaw High School on November 19, 2018. Police classified the incident as a homicide. Ashley and his brother had stopped at a gas station for food after visiting family when an individual who was already in the store allegedly approached them, told Ashley to get out of the way, and then opened fire. Ashley’s brother witnessed the shooting and described the shooter as a bum type who appeared to have nothing to lose.

Investigators obtained surveillance footage and identified a potential suspect through social media, but the case remained unsolved for years and no arrest had been made. The East Cleveland police investigation was noted to have faced challenges; Detective Kenneth Lundy, who led the case, was under scrutiny for performing duties without valid credentials. The family and community continue to seek answers and justice.

If anyone has information about that gas station shooting near Shaw High School on November 19, 2018, please come forward.