Death by Cop  2026

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Charles Reginald Motley Jr.

Age : 33

Gender : Male

Race : Black

Date : 04/04/2026

Location : East 141st Street and Kinsman Road

City : Cleveland

County : Cuyahoga

State : Ohio

Agency : Cleveland Division of Police

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Cleveland police responded to a domestic violence call involving suicidal statements near East 141st Street and Kinsman Road. Officers said they found Charles Reginald Motley Jr., 33, sitting in a vehicle with a woman and a firearm. Police claimed Motley refused commands and pointed the gun toward officers during the confrontation. Officers opened fire, striking him. Motley was transported to a hospital and died from his injuries on April 12, 2026. Body camera footage released by police showed officers surrounding the vehicle before the shooting. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is conducting the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://fox8.com/news/i-team/i-team-police-say-suspect-shot-by-cleveland-officers-has-died/
https://www.cleveland19.com/2026/04/12/body-cam-cleveland-police-officer-shoots-man-during-domestic-violence-call/
https://www.cleveland19.com/2026/04/13/man-dies-after-being-shot-by-cleveland-police-officer-during-domestic-violence-call/