Michael Bradford-Washington, a 20-year-old from Toledo, Ohio, was shot and killed on February 11, 2024. He was found in west Toledo with multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at Toledo Hospital later that day. Family and friends describe him as a dedicated young man with a bright future, and his death has had a deep impact on those who knew him.

Investigators say the shooting grew out of a larger altercation that escalated into violence. Police identified suspects in the weeks after the killing; on June 5, 2024, 22-year-old Catarino Rodriguez was arrested and charged with murder in connection with the shooting, and two individuals were subsequently indicted for roles in the homicide. The case has renewed community concern about gun violence and safety in Toledo.

If anyone knew Michael or has information about the February 11 incident, please come forward to help the ongoing investigation.