Anthony Williams Jr., 22, of East Cleveland, Ohio, was fatally shot in the early hours of August 3, 2024. Police responded around 2:50 a.m. to reports of a large fight in the 1000 block of East 71st Street and found Williams and another man, 24, both with gunshot wounds. Both were taken to a nearby hospital; Williams was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The other victim’s condition was not specified.

Authorities described the shooting as arising from a larger altercation and said the scene was chaotic. No arrests have been reported and the investigation remains open. If anyone witnessed the fight or the shooting on East 71st Street that night, or has information about who was involved, please come forward to assist investigators.