Quiade Daniels and Vermonte Blair Cincinnati City Shooting Obituary and Death

Grief and disbelief settled over Cincinnati after a pre-dawn shooting on February 15, 2026, claimed the lives of Quiade Daniels and Vermonte Blair. The incident, reported shortly before 2 a.m. in the 4000 block of Hamilton Avenue, left four people wounded.

First responders from the Cincinnati Fire Department transported the victims to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Despite every effort, Daniels, 23, and Blair, 32, passed away. Two others remain in stable condition as authorities investigate.

Quiade’s youth was matched by his generosity of spirit. Friends recall his loyalty and the optimism he carried into daily life. Vermonte was known for his quiet strength and unwavering compassion, a man who uplifted those around him.

As families mourn, the city responds with unity and care. Through vigils and remembrance, Cincinnati honors two lives that, though tragically brief, left meaningful and lasting marks on the community they called home.