Marcel DeAntoine Arik Martin, known as Dooda, was 17 when he was fatally shot on October 5, 2023, while seated in a vehicle near Rugby Road and Rodman Court on Cleveland’s east side. Emergency Medical Services pronounced him dead at the scene. A 21-year-old man who was also in the vehicle suffered critical injuries and was taken to a local hospital. The Cleveland Police Department opened an investigation; no arrests have been reported.

Marcel was born September 7, 2006, the firstborn of LaTonya Elise Adams and Kevin DeAntoine Martin. Remembered for a mischievous streak and a vibrant personality, he is survived by his parents, siblings, and a large extended family. The shooting has deeply affected the community and underscores the problem of youth violence in the area.

If anyone has information about that night or knew Marcel, please come forward and share what you know.