Jaylen Lamar was 14 when he was shot and killed in Euclid, Ohio, on November 17, 2020. The shooting happened about 7:30 p.m. on E. 245th Street near Zeman Avenue. Jaylen was found lying on the ground and was pronounced dead at the scene; the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed gunshot wounds to the head and chest as the cause of death.

The Euclid Police Department has classified the death as a homicide and has investigated the case since the shooting. Police say they have received several tips but have not identified any suspects, and no arrests or litigation have been reported. The community responded with concern about youth violence, and investigators continue to ask anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone knew Jaylen or saw activity in that neighborhood on the evening of November 17, 2020, please contact the Euclid Police Department with information.