CLEVELAND – Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael C. O’Malley announced that a Cuyahoga County grand jury has returned an indictment charging Juan Davis, 34, Katherine Treadway, 30, and Devonte Parker, 28, for the aggravated murder of a 3-year-old child in Cleveland.

“The tragic death of this 3-year-old child was the direct result of the senseless gun violence that is plaguing our county. My thoughts and prayers remain with all who were affected by this truly horrible act of violence. We will do everything in our power to seek justice on his behalf.”

Prosecutor Michael C. O’Malley

On September 28, 2023, around 2 p.m., an argument ensued between Katherine Treadway and the male victim, 31, outside of their duplex residence located near West 66th Street and Denison Avenue in Cleveland. After the argument, Katherine Treadway called her boyfriend Juan Davis several times and moved her vehicle out of the driveway. A few minutes later, Juan Davis drove to a nearby street and Devonte Parker and a 16-year-old juvenile male exited the vehicle. Parker, holding a handgun, and the 16-year-old male, holding a rifle, ran towards the residence and fired multiple shots from across the street. Parker and the 16-year-old male ran back to the vehicle Juan Davis was driving. All three individuals then fled the scene.

The 31-year-old victim was standing outside the vehicle parked in the driveway of the duplex residence. Inside the vehicle, the 22-year-old victim sat in the front seat. Two children, a 3-year-old child and an 11-month-old child, were also inside the vehicle in car seats in the back seat. Several shots struck the vehicle, including one bullet that traveled through the 3-year-old’s car seat, hitting him in the back. Additionally, the 31-year-old victim was shot in the foot. Cleveland Division of Police (CPD) and Cleveland Emergency Services responded to the scene. Both the 31-year-old victim and the 3-year-old victim were transferred to a nearby hospital. The 3-year-old child was pronounced deceased. The 31-year-old victim was treated for his injuries.

The initial investigation was conducted by the CPD and remains ongoing.

On October 6, 2023, Juan Davis and Katherine Treadway were indicted on the following charges:

  • Two counts of Aggravated Murder
  • Two counts of Murder
  • Six counts of Felonious Assault
  • Three counts of Attempted Murder
  • Two counts of Involuntary Manslaughter
  • One count of Having Weapons Under Disability
  • One count of Discharge Of Firearm On Or Near Prohibited Premises

Devonte Parker was indicted on the following charges:

  • Three counts of Aggravated Murder
  • Two counts of Murder
  • Six counts of Felonious Assault
  • Three counts of Attempted Murder
  • Two counts of Involuntary Manslaughter
  • One count of Having Weapons Under Disability
  • One count of Discharge Of Firearm On Or Near Prohibited Premises

They will be arraigned at the Cuyahoga County Justice Center at a later date.