Gary Lamar Dancy Jr., 18, was fatally shot in Cleveland on June 28, 2024. The shooting happened shortly after 9:15 p.m. on Talford Avenue in the Lee-Miles neighborhood. Officers found Dancy with multiple gunshot wounds; he was taken to University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, where he died. He had been walking to his home in the 16700 block of Talford Avenue at the time.

Dancy, known as Gee, had recently graduated from Maple Heights High School and previously studied Architecture and Science design at John Hay High School. Family and friends remember his infectious laughter and warmth; his death has left a deep void in the community. No arrests or public suspect identifications have been announced. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 216-252-7463.

If anyone knew Gary or saw activity on Talford Avenue that night, please come forward with what you know.