On September 25, 2023, 18-year-old Jahmarae Whipple of Cincinnati was shot and killed on Craft Street. First responders found him at the scene and he succumbed to his injuries shortly thereafter. Whipple had been known in his community for efforts to turn his life around after earlier legal troubles, and his death prompted widespread outrage and calls for change over gun violence.

The Cincinnati Police Department investigated the shooting and later identified a suspect; on February 13, 2024, a Hamilton County Grand Jury indicted 19-year-old Keiylon Kennedy on murder charges in connection with Whipple’s death. Local advocates and organizations have since stepped up outreach focused on safety, prevention, and broader efforts to address gun violence in neighborhoods such as Winton Hills.

If anyone knew Jahmarae or has information about the shooting, please share what you know.