Quvonta Ratliff was an 18-year-old African American male fatally shot on November 12, 2017, in Cleveland, Ohio. He was found in a vehicle on Larchmont Avenue with a gunshot wound to the head. Ratliff was home for the weekend from Ohio State University’s Mansfield campus, where he was a first-year student.

The Cleveland Police Department investigated the killing but has not identified any suspects, and no arrests have been announced. Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County offered a reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment. Ohio State University expressed sorrow and made counseling available to students and community members.

The homicide remains unsolved and investigators continue to seek tips. If anyone has information about Quvonta Ratliff or the events on Larchmont Avenue on November 12, 2017, please contact the Cleveland Police Department or Crime Stoppers.