Clyde Beard, 66, was shot and killed on April 27, 2025, on Homer Avenue in the Madisonville neighborhood of Cincinnati. Officers were called to a reported shooting at about 1:20 p.m.; emergency responders arrived but Beard died at the scene from a gunshot wound.

Beard worked at Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati. Neighbors remembered him as a kind, helpful presence who often aided with yard work and looked out for others in the neighborhood. The casino issued condolences to his family and colleagues.

Cincinnati police have not announced any arrests; the Homicide Unit is investigating and asking anyone with information to come forward. If anyone knew Clyde or saw anything around Homer Avenue on April 27, please contact the Cincinnati Police Department’s Homicide Unit.