Alex Gaines, 32, of Cleveland, Ohio, was shot and killed on June 10, 2023 after a verbal altercation escalated into violence. Witnesses said Gaines argued with 21-year-old Deon Hudson-Bey, and that Hudson-Bey then allegedly shot Gaines multiple times. Gaines suffered severe injuries and died shortly thereafter.

Police responded to the scene and opened an investigation. Hudson-Bey was identified as the primary suspect; law enforcement located and arrested him on July 18, 2023 and seized a firearm believed to be connected to the shooting. Charges related to the homicide are expected to follow as the case moves through the judicial process.

If anyone saw the argument or has information about the events leading up to the shooting, please share what is known.