Rasheen Bledsoe Jr was a 15-year-old African American male from Cleveland who was shot and killed on July 10, 2014. Known by the street name Marii Jetz, he was identified in reports as a member of the BBE 900 gang and his death was described as part of the gang-related violence affecting the area.

The investigation into the shooting produced an arrest: Sterling Manning Jr, an adult member of BBE 900, was charged with Rasheen’s murder as part of a much larger 299-count indictment that included multiple counts of murder, robbery, and assault. The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office was involved in prosecuting members of the gang. Rasheen’s death prompted community grief and highlighted concerns about gang activity and the role of social media in communication and intimidation.

If anyone knew Rasheen or has information about the shooting, please share what you know.