Donovan Alexander, a 28-year-old African American man from Cleveland, was fatally shot on December 22, 2016, outside Jolly’s Place, a bar at Hulda Avenue and East 110th Street on the city’s east side. According to accounts, the shooting took place after a confrontation when Ravonte Carter approached Alexander outside the bar, the two argued, and Carter drew a gun and fired multiple shots. A neighbor who heard the gunfire called 911 and police responded.

Carter was arrested and charged with aggravated murder, murder, and felonious assault. The case went to trial, where Carter was found guilty on all counts and later received a sentence of 18 years to life. Alexander’s death profoundly affected his neighborhood; family and friends remembered him and sought justice for his untimely passing.

If anyone witnessed the confrontation outside Jolly’s Place or has information about that night, please share what is known.