Jawari Porter was 25 when he died in Cincinnati on August 7, 2016. Porter had a history of mental illness, had spent time in foster care and treatment facilities, and was known to be homeless at times, sleeping in local parks.

On the day he died Porter robbed a Kroger at 1420 Vine Street and held a knife to a store security guard. He then attacked Cincinnati police Officer Anthony Brucato with the same knife. Officer Brucato fired six shots, striking Porter in the chest and abdomen; Porter was pronounced dead at the scene. Surveillance video captured the incident, and prosecutors later concluded the shooting was justified. No arrests or criminal charges followed.

Family and friends described Porter as kind and loving and said his violent behavior was likely linked to not taking his medication. His death prompted discussion about mental health care and how law enforcement handles people in crisis.

Did anyone who knew Jawari or saw him in Cincinnati in 2016 have additional information about where he was staying or getting treatment?