Curron Jones, 19, of Cincinnati was fatally shot on January 7, 2014 in the Avondale neighborhood. The shooting took place just before noon after Curron was confronted by three men in an alley near Hale Avenue and Hallwood Place. Despite efforts at the scene he was pronounced dead there. Witnesses reported the suspects ran north on Harvey Avenue after the shooting and Cincinnati police opened an investigation, asking anyone with information to come forward.

The case later produced multiple arrests and three people were charged in connection with the homicide. Curron’s family and community remembered him for his bright smile and the joy he brought to those around him. If anyone has information about the confrontation or the three men seen fleeing, please share what is known.