Cornelius Robinson, 32, of Parma, Ohio, was shot and killed near Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland on January 3, 2016, around 1:15 a.m. According to reports, a heated argument between Robinson and 41-year-old Gola Lynch and members of her family turned physical; Lynch allegedly produced a gun and shot Robinson once in the chest as he tried to flee. Robinson was taken to MetroHealth Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner confirmed his identity and cause of death.

Witnesses at the scene provided information that led to Lynch’s arrest. The case was one of three homicides in Cleveland during the first three days of 2016 and was cited in discussions about the city’s rising homicide count that year. If anyone saw what happened near the college that night or has information about the confrontation, please share what is known.