TreShawn Smith dies in fatal Cincinnati shooting

TreShawn Smith dies in fatal Cincinnati shooting

Fatal Cincinnati shooting death of TreShawn Smith – Obituary

TreShawn Smith, a 20-year-old from Cincinnati, was shot and killed after allegedly posting a rap song that sparked tensions, authorities said.

The shooting happened on October 22, 2022, while Smith was spending time with friends. According to Hamilton County Prosecutor Connie Pillich, 24-year-old Ronell Scott allegedly drove by and shot Smith in the head before fleeing the scene.

Investigators, after years of interviews, determined the attack was linked to an ongoing feud between two groups who had been making rap videos aimed at disrespecting one another. Smith had reportedly created one of these videos, and Scott allegedly retaliated by taking his life.

“These killings are absolutely senseless,” Pillich said in a press release. “No disagreement, especially over something in a rap video, should lead to someone’s death. Thanks to persistent investigative work, authorities identified Scott as the shooter. We are committed to seeking justice for victims.”

Almost three years after the incident, Scott was indicted on multiple charges, including two counts of murder, one count of felonious assault, and one count of aggravated murder. A warrant for his arrest has been issued.

The death of TreShawn Smith deeply affected his community, particularly his mother, Evvie Smith.

“No parent should ever have to bury their child,” she said. “It’s not the way life is supposed to go. I just want justice for my son, not revenge.”