Anthony Howard Jr., 24, was found unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds on January 16, 2023, at about 8:30 p.m. in the 900 block of Harris Avenue in Cincinnati’s West Price Hill. He was taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The Cincinnati Police Department has opened a homicide investigation; no arrests or suspects have been publicly identified.

Howard graduated from Woodward High School and worked in auto mechanics, healthcare, HVAC, and with individuals with disabilities. He was engaged to Terrella Lewis and was the father of three children, with a fourth child due about two months after his death. His mother Natasha urged anyone with information to come forward and appealed for peace.

If anyone saw activity around Harris Avenue that night or has information that could help the investigation, contact Cincinnati PD at 513-765-1212 or CrimeStoppers at 513-352-3040.