Raymere Lammond Smith, a 40-year-old African American man from Cleveland, Ohio, was shot multiple times and died on October 29, 2018. He worked as a construction worker with Union 310, mentored young people in his neighborhood, and was known for creative inventions and devotion to his family.

His death was ruled a homicide. The Cleveland Police Department investigated and several people were arrested and charged with offenses including aggravated murder and conspiracy to commit murder. The case went to trial, where the defendants were found guilty and received significant prison sentences.

Raymere’s family and friends were deeply affected by his loss, and his community remembers his contributions.