Nathaniel Scott Jr. was 15 and from East Price Hill when he was shot and killed on May 26, 2015, in the Walnut Hills neighborhood of Cincinnati. The shooting happened just before 3 p.m. near Park Avenue and William Howard Taft Road while he was on a pass from Lighthouse Youth Services, a group home. He suffered gunshot wounds to the chest and back and died at the scene despite first responders’ efforts.

Witnesses reported hearing gunfire and seeing a vehicle leave the area after the shooting. Cincinnati police investigated but encountered challenges, including reluctance among potential witnesses to come forward. Family, friends, and community leaders expressed sorrow and called attention to youth violence and the need for community support for vulnerable teens.

If anyone has information about that afternoon or the vehicle seen leaving the scene, please share what you know with investigators.