The person at the center of this case
Artagist 'Arty' Stanford III (age 5)
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ARTAGIST "ARTY" STANFORD III
Five-year-old Artagist 'Arty' Stanford III was struck by a bullet during a drive-by shooting at his home on Holland Drive in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 24, 2024. At least seven bullets penetrated the front of the house, with one passing through an exterior wall into a second-floor bedroom where Arty was sleeping. He died from his injuries on October 26, 2024. The shooter remains unidentified.
Holland Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio
🏛️ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Cincinnati Field Office
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Case Summary
Five-year-old Artagist 'Arty' Stanford III was struck by a bullet during a drive-by shooting at his home on Holland Drive in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 24, 2024. At least seven bullets penetrated the front of the house, with one passing through an exterior wall into a second-floor bedroom where Arty was sleeping. He died from his injuries on October 26, 2024. The shooter remains unidentified.
Timeline of Events
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2024-10-24
05:48Drive-by shooting reported
Cincinnati Emergency Communications Center received report of drive-by shooting at house on Holland Drive. Arty was struck by gunfire in upstairs bedroom.
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2024-10-26
Victim death
Artagist 'Arty' Stanford III succumbed to his injuries from gunshot wound to the head. Death ruled a homicide.
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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evidence
Lead #1At least seven bullet impact marks or bullet holes in front of house
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evidence
Lead #2Bullet passed through front exterior wall into second-floor bedroom
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clue
Lead #3Drive-by shooting indicates possible gang or targeted violence
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suspect
Lead #4Unidentified shooter(s) responsible for drive-by shooting
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Case Information
Case Type:
Cold Case
Status:
Open
Case Number:405
Started:October 24, 2024 at 5:48 AM
Last Updated:April 26, 2026
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