Jamal Cavon Elliott Claxton was a 25-year-old Black man from Cleveland, Ohio, who was remembered for always having a smile on his face. Born in Cleveland on February 28, 1997, he attended local public schools before earning his high school diploma from the Cleveland Job Corps, where he also learned the trade of brick masonry. Friends and family knew him for his entrepreneurial spirit and his stylish fashion, which he developed into a personal brand.
In the years before his death, Jamal built a career promoting nightclubs. He also once operated his own car wash truck, enlisting friends to help out on nice days. He enjoyed traveling to different states and flying. Above all, Jamal was described as a happy father who enjoyed doing whatever he could for his four children: Rayauna Brim, Jamal Claxton Jr., Tekera Sams, and Shavontae May.
On the afternoon of Friday, July 15, 2022, Jamal was at the Deluxwash Car Wash on Superior Avenue on Cleveland’s East Side.
According to a statement from the Cleveland Police Department, he was inside his car at approximately 2:10 p.m. when he was shot. First responders with Cleveland EMS were called to the scene, but Jamal was pronounced dead from his injuries.
Cleveland police are investigating the homicide. As of the last public update in July 2022, no arrests had been announced, and the case remains unsolved. Authorities have asked anyone with information to contact investigators at 216-623-5464. Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $5,000 for anonymous information that leads to an arrest and can be reached at 216-25-CRIME.
