Jaleel Tolbert, 19, was killed by gunshot wounds to the chest and neck at a Memorial Day block party on Tuscora Avenue on Cleveland’s east side on May 26, 2014. The celebration turned violent when gunfire came from multiple directions; witnesses described chaos as people ran for cover. Tolbert was found shaking on the ground and later died despite immediate medical attention.

Two other men were wounded in the same incident: a 20-year-old shot in the chest and a 21-year-old shot in the buttocks, both treated at MetroHealth Medical Center. Police said the shooting might be connected to retaliation between rival gangs, and detectives continued interviewing witnesses and searching for the gunmen. No arrests have been announced in connection with Tolbert’s death.

The community reacted with sorrow and calls for greater safety while continuing to gather in the neighborhood. If anyone was at the block party or has information about the shooting, please come forward.