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'He touched people in a positive light': Family, friends remember 21-year-old man shot, killed in Westwood

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CPD: 21-year-old dead after reported crash, shooting in Westwood
CPD: 21-year-old dead after reported crash, shooting in Westwood
Posted at 5:37 AM, Apr 22, 2024
and last updated 2024-04-28 11:41:32-04

CINCINNATI — Family and friends of a 21-year-old man who was fatally shot in Westwood held a celebration of life in his honor.

Cincinnati police said My'Kell McCoy was found suffering from a gunshot wound when they responded to a crash Sunday evening at the United Dairy Farmers in the 3300 block of Montana Avenue.

McCoy was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

Police have not revealed what led up to the crash and shooting, or if they have any suspects.

"I only got one son," said Lakecia Gaines, McCoy's mother, at Eden Park on Saturday. "He touched people in a positive light, he didn't deserve to die like that. I just don't want a cold case, and things happen for a reason."

Gaines is pleading to the public to say something about her son's death.

"That's somebody's grandson, that's somebody's son," said Robert Gaines, a relative.

CPD asks anyone with information to call the Homicide Unit at 513-252-3542.

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