On July 13, 2024, at about 9:50 a.m. Cleveland police found 36-year-old Stephen Coon lying in an alley near West 73rd Street and Colgate Court with a gunshot wound. He was taken to a local hospital and later died from his injuries. Authorities say Coon was shot in the back as he tried to flee, and they have identified a suspect in the case.

Coon, born February 8, 1988, worked as a handyman specializing in roofing, drywall, and siding. He is remembered as the companion of Destiney Barb and the father of Aries Coon, Allison Douglas, and Alissa Douglas. Friends and family described him as humorous and fond of making videos for TikTok and YouTube; his jovial spirit is said to be deeply missed.

The Cleveland Division of Police continues to investigate and asks anyone with information to come forward. Did anyone in the neighborhood see or hear anything that morning?