Joseph Isreal Harris Jr., 35, was fatally shot on the morning of April 11, 2025, in Cincinnati’s Spring Grove Village neighborhood. The shooting took place about 11:27 a.m. near Kings Run Drive and Este Avenue. Cincinnati Police District Four officers found Mr. Harris with a gunshot wound; Cincinnati Fire Department personnel pronounced him dead at the scene.

A lifelong Cincinnati resident known affectionately as Joey, Mr. Harris was described as soft-spoken, kind-hearted, and dependable. He had been working toward opening a small landscaping business to support his children and contribute to his community. The homicide investigation is active; no arrests or suspect information have been released.

Neighbors held a vigil near the scene, lighting candles and sharing memories as the community reacts to the loss. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Cincinnati Police Department’s Homicide Unit.