In the early hours of June 29, 2026, gunfire in a driveway on Jackson Street in Lincoln Heights left 50-year-old Eddie Crossty of Cheviot with multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center but died of his injuries. Neighbors described him as a positive presence who helped others in the area.

A day after the shooting, a parent brought a 15-year-old boy to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and turned him in for the killing. The juvenile was held at the Hamilton County Juvenile Center and became the sole suspect. Authorities charged the teen with aggravated murder, murder, and two counts of felonious assault; an initial juvenile court date was set for July 7.

The motive has not been publicly reported. Does anyone have information about Eddie Crossty, his activities in Lincoln Heights, or the events that night?