Jovante C. Banks, 28, of Lyndhurst, Ohio, was shot and killed on October 6, 2024, in the 10700 block of St. Clair Avenue in Cleveland. He suffered a fatal gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene; the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner confirmed his identity shortly after the incident. Cleveland police have classified the death as a homicide and homicide detectives are investigating.

No arrests have been announced and authorities are asking the public for information to help identify suspects and clarify the circumstances of the shooting. If anyone saw activity in the area on October 6 or has information about who may have been involved, please contact Cleveland homicide detectives.