On May 26, 2024, 28-year-old Tavon Thompson of Cleveland was fatally shot outside the Medusa Nightclub on St. Clair Avenue during early-morning Memorial Day weekend activity. The shooting was part of a larger outbreak of gun violence that night; multiple people were wounded and Thompson was one of two men killed, the other victim identified as 24-year-old Deandre Smith. The Cuyahoga County Coroner’s Office confirmed Thompson’s death shortly after the incident. Reports say he was out with friends when the violence erupted in downtown Cleveland.

Cleveland police opened an investigation and, by June 6, 2024, Police Chief Annie Todd announced the arrest of three suspects connected to the shooting. Authorities have not publicly released the suspects’ identities or detailed the specific charges. Community members and officials have raised concerns about public safety in the city’s nightlife district.

If anyone was in or near Medusa Nightclub that night or has information about what happened, please share tips with Cleveland police.