The person at the center of this case
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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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Who conducted the drive-by shooting and why was this house targeted?
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vehicle
Lead #2What vehicle was used in the drive-by shooting and can it be identified from witness accounts?
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witness
Lead #3Did any neighbors or early morning residents witness the shooting or see the suspect vehicle?
On October 24, 2024, five-year-old Artagist 'Arty' Stanford III was struck by a bullet that passed 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 in what appeared to be a targeted attack. Arty was taken to the hospital for emergency treatment but succumbed to his injuries on October 26, 2024, and his death was ruled a homicide. The shooter remains unidentified, and the FBI is seeking information from the public to identify and prosecute those responsible for this tragic killing of a young child.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Cincinnati Field Office
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Lead #4Why did the shooter fire at least seven rounds into the home, and was this a case of mistaken identity or intentional targeting of the family?
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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
Family members discovered five-year-old Arty Stanford III suffering from a gunshot wound to the head in an upstairs bedroom. One bullet had passed through the front exterior wall into the second-floor bedroom.
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2024-10-26
Victim succumbed to injuries
Artagist Stanford III died from his injuries after multiple surgeries. Death ruled a homicide.
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Incident:October 24, 2024 at 5:48 AM
Last Updated:September 11, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 24, 2024 at 5:48 AM
Last Updated:September 11, 2026
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For information leading to the resolution of this case