Avonta Russell, a 19-year-old from Cincinnati, Ohio, was shot and died on December 20, 2013, after being taken to University Hospital. The shooting occurred on a Friday night near Millvale Court in the Millvale area, part of a series of violent incidents in the neighborhood at that time. Accounts say Avonta may not have been specifically targeted but was caught up in a confrontation involving multiple people.

Police launched an investigation in the weeks after the killing and arrests were made of suspects linked to the shooting. Family members, including his mother Lisa Russell and his siblings, mourned his death, and a memorial service was organized to celebrate his life. The case underscored community frustration with ongoing gun violence and the risks to young people in neighborhood disputes.

If anyone knew Avonta or has information about what happened that night, please share what you know.