Funeral services for 11-year-old shot and killed Nov. 3 in West End were Friday
The 11-year-old killed in the Nov. 3 West End shooting was laid to rest Friday as friends and family came together to remember him.
Dominic Davis was shot and killed near the intersection of Jones and Wade Streets one week ago.
On Friday, as the investigation into the shooting that killed the 11-year-old and injured five others continues, friends, family and community members packed New Prospect Baptist Church.
Among those in attendance for the ceremony was community leader and anti-violence activist Rev. Peterson Mingo.
“Six people shot, one killed and somewhere, somewhere there’s someone who I pray is in mourning for what they’ve done,” Rev. Mingo said. “I pray that when they look in the mirror they see this young man. When they walk, they hear his laughter.”
Many in attendance on Friday wore red and black, which were the favorite colors of 11-year-old Dominic.
Cincinnati Vice Mayor Jan-Michelle Kearney, who was at the service, said some of the victims injured in the Nov. 3 shooting were there for the funeral.
“We spoke to the ones that were here today and just asked them how they were doing and they said they’re making it, they're healing,” said Kearney.
At around 1:30 p.m., friends and family brought out the child's casket and loaded it in the hearse to be taken to Spring Grove Cemetery.
“Nothing’s going to bring back their child,” Rev. Mingo said. “They will never, ever, ever, get over this. But with God’s help, they will get through it.”
Two days after Dominic was killed, Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge said that a suspect in a dark sedan fired 22 rounds into a crowd of children.
Five others were injured, but the victim’s names have not been released. However, Theetge said the victims are ages 12 and 13, two 15-year-olds, and a 53-year-old.
Police are asking the suspect or suspects to come forward and turn themselves into law enforcement.
Anyone with information about the homicide is asked to contact the Cincinnati Police Department’s Homicide Unit at 513-352-3542.
Enquirer media partner Fox 19 provided this report.
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