Bernard Adkins Jr., 17, was fatally shot on May 9, 2026, on East 146 Kinsman Road in Cleveland. Emergency responders from Cleveland EMS attended, but he died from his wounds. His mother, Shenia Nash, remembered him as kind-hearted with a big heart and a wonderful sense of humor that drew people to him.

In the days after the shooting a GoFundMe was started by his mother to help cover funeral and memorial costs, and the community contributed in mourning.

If anyone knew Bernard, was in that neighborhood on May 9, or has information that could help the ongoing investigation, please come forward.