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Artagist "Arty" Stanford III (age 5)
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1 year waiting · since 2024
ARTAGIST "ARTY" STANFORD III
Justice for Artagist "Arty" Stanford III (age 5) — the trail went cold in 2024, but the truth hasn't.
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suspect
Lead #1Who fired the shots in the drive-by shooting and what was the motive—was the home or family specifically targeted?
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vehicle
Lead #2What vehicle was used in the drive-by shooting and were there any witnesses who saw it flee the scene?
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witness
Lead #3Did any neighbors or early morning residents witness the shooting or see suspicious activity on Holland Drive around 5:48 a.m.?
On October 24, 2024, five-year-old Artagist "Arty" Stanford III was struck by a bullet that penetrated through the front wall of his family's home on Holland Drive in Cincinnati during a drive-by shooting; at least seven bullets hit the house. Arty was rushed to the hospital for multiple surgeries but succumbed to his injuries two days later on October 26, 2024. The shooter remains unidentified, and the FBI is seeking information from the public to identify and apprehend those responsible for this tragic homicide.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Cincinnati Field Office
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evidence
Lead #4Were ballistics or other forensic evidence recovered that could link a suspect to the crime?
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Homicide Victim Cincinnati, Ohio October 24, 2024 On October 24, 2024, at approximately 5:48 a.m., the Cincinnati Emergency Communications Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, received a report of a drive-by shooting at a house on Holland Drive in Cincinnati, Ohio. Initially, residents believed there were no injuries and the house only received damage from the gunfire.
Once police were on scene, family members found five-year-old Artagist “Arty” Stanford III suffering from a gunshot wound to the head in an upstairs bedroom. There were at least seven bullet impact marks or bullet holes in the front of the house.
One of the bullets passed through the front exterior wall into a second-floor bedroom and struck Arty in the head. Arty was taken to the hospital for further treatment which included multiple surgeries.
On October 26, 2024, Arty succumbed to his injuries and his death was ruled a homicide.
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. At least seven bullet impact marks found on front of house.
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2024-10-24
Victim found with gunshot wound
Five-year-old Arty Stanford III discovered suffering from gunshot wound to the head in second-floor bedroom after bullet penetrated exterior wall.
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2024-10-26
Victim succumbs to injuries
Artagist "Arty" Stanford III died from his injuries following multiple surgeries. Death ruled a homicide.
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Incident:October 24, 2024 at 5:48 AM
Last Updated:July 22, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 24, 2024 at 5:48 AM
Last Updated:July 22, 2026
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