Four months after a September shooting that killed 14-year-old Calub Ellis, Toledo police announced an arrest. Ellis was shot about 8:30 PM on September 18, 2023, near the 1400 block of West Sylvania Avenue. He was taken to a local hospital with at least one gunshot wound and died shortly after arrival; the case has been classified as a homicide.

Initially there were no arrests and the community sought answers while an investigation continued. On January 8, 2024, authorities arrested a 14-year-old named Leveire Barnes and charged him with murder. The arrest drew attention as the city continued to wrestle with the loss of a young life and conversations about youth violence and gun safety.

Friends and family described Ellis as a vibrant boy with potential; the investigation and pending legal proceedings will determine what happened. If anyone saw activity near West Sylvania Avenue on the evening of September 18, 2023, or has information about this case, please come forward.