Derrick D. McGlothin, a 36-year-old African American man from East Cleveland, Ohio, was found dead on April 19, 2015, on the 1700 block of Carlyon Road and was pronounced dead at the scene. Initial circumstances were unclear, but investigators later determined he had been shot and classified the death as a homicide.

Detectives gathered evidence at the scene, sought witness statements, and identified several potential suspects as the inquiry unfolded. The investigation faced challenges obtaining reliable witness testimony and corroborating evidence, and officers urged the community to provide information that might help solve the case.

Multiple people were arrested and charged in connection with McGlothin’s murder, and subsequent court proceedings resulted in the conviction of one or more individuals tied to his death. If anyone knew Derrick McGlothin, his routines, or saw activity on Carlyon Road around April 19, 2015, please share what was observed.