Parents to Host Memorial for Slain Cincinnati Child
The family of Domonic Davis will hold a community event to seek information on his unsolved 2023 murder.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Violence
The parents of 11-year-old Domonic Davis are holding a community memorial event on November 1, 2026, to renew calls for information regarding his unsolved death. Davis was killed during a 2023 shooting incident near Laurel Playground that left five children wounded.
Why it matters
The family is seeking public assistance because no arrests have been made in the case three years after the shooting. They hope that revisiting the incident will help generate new leads for an investigation that has stalled.
No suspects have been identified or arrested in the death of Domonic Davis following a three-year investigation. The incident remains an open case involving the shooting of five children.
The players
Domonic Davis
An 11-year-old boy who was killed in a shooting incident in the West End neighborhood of Cincinnati.
Queener'Re Reed
A victim who was killed at Laurel Playground in 2026, marking another violent incident at the location.
The details
The memorial aims to keep the memory of Domonic Davis alive while encouraging witnesses to come forward with tips. This effort follows the 2026 death of Queener'Re Reed at the same park, which prompted the city to allocate $1 million for new lighting and camera systems in June 2026.
Timeline
November 3, 2023: Domonic Davis was killed in a shooting near Laurel Playground.
January 1, 2026: Queener'Re Reed was killed at Laurel Playground.
June 2026: The city approved $1 million for park lighting and camera installation.
November 1, 2026: A community event will be held to celebrate the life of Domonic Davis.
Legal Context
This tragedy unfolds within the broader context of the city of Cincinnati's $1 million park lighting and surveillance infrastructure project designed to enhance security at Laurel Playground. Such measures often follow patterns of heightened local concern regarding public safety and the need for improved monitoring in urban park spaces.
Residents may see an increased police presence or community outreach activity in the West End neighborhood around the time of the memorial. The event serves as a reminder for neighbors to report any relevant information about the 2023 shooting to local authorities.
The takeaway
Families impacted by gun violence often utilize community gatherings to maintain pressure on investigative authorities. Residents can support these efforts by staying informed about local safety meetings and sharing information with investigators when cold cases are reopened.
Further reading
For more information on public safety initiatives, visit the Cincinnati Violence section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Fox19.
