Dawaun Drake, 29, of Cleveland, Ohio, was shot and killed on May 11, 2023, while stopped at a traffic light at East 65th and Bessemer. Witnesses said a red Chevrolet Malibu with tinted windows pulled up alongside Drake’s vehicle and gunfire came from inside the suspect vehicle. The shooting happened in broad daylight and authorities described it as targeted, but no motive or connection between Drake and the suspects has been disclosed.

Local media and Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County have appealed for information and a reward is being offered for tips that lead to an arrest. If anyone saw the red Chevrolet Malibu or has information about the events around East 65th and Bessemer that afternoon, please come forward.?