Ernest Swift, 22, was shot to death on April 18, 2016, in Maple Heights, Ohio. Police responded to reports of shots fired at Sunnyslope Apartments around 10:40 a.m. and found Swift on the ground with gunshot wounds; he was taken to UH Bedford Medical Center but was pronounced dead at the scene.

The investigation produced evidence and witness testimony that led to the arrest of 23-year-old Leterrayfrere T. Smart. He was indicted in Cuyahoga County on multiple counts, including two counts of murder, two counts of felonious assault, one count of voluntary manslaughter, one count of involuntary manslaughter, one count of tampering with evidence, one count of carrying concealed weapons, and two counts of aggravated assault. Smart was arrested April 25, 2016, and a $500,000 bond was set April 26, 2016. Photos of Smart and a vehicle believed to be involved were released during the probe.

Swift’s death had a clear impact on his family and the Maple Heights community. Does anyone have information about Ernest Swift, the Sunnyslope Apartments, or the events of April 18, 2016?