Terez Avery was 29 and a resident of Canton, Ohio, when he was shot and killed in Cleveland on June 22, 2023. The shooting occurred in the area of East 103rd and St. Clair. His death was noted as a significant loss to family and community and he was remembered in an obituary.

A suspect was identified and arrested on December 13, 2023, when 20-year-old Lavadus Morris was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals in Cleveland. Morris is accused in Avery’s murder and is also wanted in connection with the killing of Ty’Wan Johnson. Authorities have not released a motive or detailed events leading up to the shooting.

If anyone has information about what happened near East 103rd and St. Clair on June 22, 2023, please come forward to assist the investigation.