Maceo T. Ellington was 19 when he was found dead on December 7, 2014, in a burning car on Cleveland’s east side. The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office determined he died from multiple gunshot wounds to the chest and ruled the death a homicide. Firefighters discovered his body after responding to a fire at a vacant house on East 109th Street.

No arrests or suspects have been publicly identified in connection with his murder. His parents, Apryl Gordon and Maceo Ellington Sr., and his two sisters and brother survived him; a Celebration of Life Service was held at Calhoun Funeral Home. The investigation remains open and anyone with information is asked to come forward.

If anyone knew Maceo, saw activity near East 109th Street that night, or has information about his death, please share what is known.