Robert Harrell, a 29-year-old African American man from Cleveland, Ohio, was shot in the head on October 14, 2017, as he arrived at a child’s birthday party after his shift as an RTA bus driver. The shooting happened in front of his car while he was parking at the house where the party was being held. Harrell was a longtime friend of the party host, Tiffany Locke.

According to testimony, John Neely came to the party with Carl Holland, III, and William Taylor; witnesses reported that Holland and Taylor were seen smoking something with a strange smell before entering the backyard. Shortly after Harrell arrived, witnesses heard a gunshot and observed Holland walking toward Harrell’s car with a gun. Deangelo Edwards testified that he saw Holland shoot Harrell.

Carl Holland, III, was arrested and charged with murder, felonious assault, discharge of a firearm on or near prohibited premises, and tampering with evidence; he was convicted on all counts and received consecutive sentences. Harrell is remembered by the community as a dedicated bus driver and a beloved friend and family member.

Did anyone at the party or neighborhood see movements or vehicles around the time Harrell arrived that haven’t been shared publicly?