Kevin Fisher

On Christmas Eve in 2003, a violent act shattered the holiday for a Cincinnati family, leaving them with a grief that has now spanned two decades. Kevin Fisher, a 23-year-old Black man, was shot and killed on Wednesday, December 24, 2003. The fatal shooting occurred at 3603 McHenry Avenue in the Westwood neighborhood of Cincinnati. Details about what led to the shooting and the circumstances surrounding Kevin’s death have remained scarce, leaving his loved ones without answers or closure.

Kevin was the loving son of Deborah Fisher and David Brown. He grew up with his three siblings, brothers Rodney and Anthony, and a sister, Latasha. His family held a funeral service for him on a Saturday at the Willing Spirit Baptist Church on Westwood Northern Boulevard, and he was laid to rest at Spring Grove Cemetery. In the years since his death, his family has been left to navigate their loss while the person responsible for taking Kevin's life remains free.

The investigation into Kevin Fisher’s murder was opened by the Cincinnati Police Department. Despite the passage of time, his death is officially classified as an unsolved homicide. The case, number 1129, has been entered into Ohio’s unsolved homicides database, a public-facing index of cold cases maintained by the Ohio Attorney General's Office. This platform, in conjunction with the Bureau of Criminal Investigation, aims to bring renewed attention to cases like Kevin's, hoping that someone in the community may hold the key to unlocking the investigation.

The address where Kevin was killed is on a busy thoroughfare in Westwood, one of Cincinnati's largest and most populous neighborhoods. The area is a mix of residential homes, apartment buildings, and local businesses. What exactly transpired on that street on Christmas Eve, who Kevin was with, or what he was doing in the moments before his death are questions that investigators are still seeking to answer. No suspects or persons of interest have ever been publicly named in connection with the homicide.

More than twenty years have passed, and the case remains cold. For the family, the pain of losing Kevin is compounded by the lack of justice. Law enforcement officials continue to ask for the public’s help, emphasizing that even a seemingly small or insignificant piece of information could provide the break they need. The passage of time can sometimes encourage people who were once hesitant to come forward, whether due to fear or misplaced loyalty.

The Ohio Attorney General's office encourages anyone with information about the murder of Kevin Fisher to submit a tip. The hope is that a new lead will emerge, allowing the Cincinnati Police Department to finally bring charges and deliver the justice that Kevin Fisher and his family have been denied for so long. His case stands as a solemn reminder of the enduring impact of unsolved violence on families and communities. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation.