Nicholas Tubbs Grafton and Nicholas Tubbs shooting

December 2021 ยท 2 minute read

The community is mourning the devastating loss of 21-year-old Nicholas Tubbs of Grafton, Ohio who was tragically killed in a shooting outside a Walmart store in Elyria on Thursday evening. According to authorities, Tubbs was transported to the hospital after being shot but sadly did not survive. A 19-year-old suspect has been arrested.

Fatal Shooting Incident

The shooting occurred just before 5 PM on Thursday November 2nd in the parking lot of the Walmart at Chestnut Commons Drive in Elyria. Responding officers found 21-year-old Nicholas Tubbs wounded at the scene.

Tubbs was rushed to a local hospital and then transferred to a Cleveland hospital where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries early Friday morning.

Suspect Apprehended and Charged

Following an initial investigation, police identified 19-year-old Roosevelt Benton of Oberlin as the suspect in the fatal shooting of Tubbs. An arrest warrant was issued and Benton was taken into custody in Oberlin.

Benton was charged with felonious assault and held on $1 million bond, with a preliminary hearing set for November 9th. As the investigation continues, police expect Benton will face additional charges.

Remembering Nicholas Tubbs

While police work to uncover details, the community is mourning the profound loss of Nicholas Tubbs, who was just 21 years old. Friends described him as a hard-working, uplifting and caring person.

Tubbs was a Cleveland native who resided in Grafton. He was beloved by family as a devoted uncle to his nephews. His sudden, tragic passing leaves loved ones beyond devastated.

Seeking Public Assistance

The Elyria Police urge anyone with information related to the fatal shooting incident to contact detectives at 440-326-1201 or email tips to ademarco@cityofelyria.org.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted by texting TIPELYRIA and your message to 84741. The community's assistance can help ensure justice is served for Tubbs.

Processing Senseless Tragedy

The loss of someone so young with their whole life ahead leaves an unfillable void for all those who knew the victim. While the circumstances remain unclear, this appears to be a senseless act of violence stealing a beloved community member.

The Elyria community comes together in grief, cherishing Nicholas Tubbs' memory and providing support to his devastated family during this difficult time. Though justice cannot undo this tragedy, the community prays it brings some semblance of closure.

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