On January 29, 2023, 13-year-old Hysheen Thomas Jr. of Bedford, Ohio, was fatally shot near the intersection of Corkhill and Lee roads after he and his older brother were sent by their mother to a nearby store. Hysheen’s brother survived; Hysheen was transported to MetroHealth Medical Center and died shortly afterward. Law enforcement opened an investigation following the shooting.

On February 9, 2023, authorities arrested David Harden III in Martinez, Georgia, at an apartment complex; he was taken into custody without incident and extradition proceedings to Ohio were begun. The family described Hysheen as a loving son and brother, and a GoFundMe campaign was set up to help with funeral expenses. The case has prompted local discussion about gun violence and its toll on families and communities.

If anyone has information about the shooting near Corkhill and Lee roads on January 29, 2023, please come forward.