Anthony Blackwell, 24, was found fatally shot in his vehicle on July 24, 2023, at about 12:40 a.m. His black sedan had come to rest on the sidewalk near East 9th Street and Bolivar Road in downtown Cleveland, close to Progressive Field. Responding officers found Blackwell unresponsive in the driver’s seat; the car had multiple bullet holes and shell casings were nearby.

Witnesses said an unidentified vehicle pulled up, occupants opened fire and fled. The Cleveland Division of Police is treating the case as a homicide and is seeking two unidentified male suspects. A cash reward of up to $5,000 has been offered for information leading to arrests, but no arrests have been announced and the suspects remain at large.

Family and friends held a visitation on August 1, 2023, at Turk Memorial Chapel and a Celebration of Life on August 2 at Greater Works Church of God in Christ in Cleveland. If anyone saw the shooting or has information about the two men or the vehicle involved, please contact the Cleveland Division of Police or Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County.