ARTAGIST "ARTY" STANFORD III
Date of case
10/24/2024
Country
United States
State / Province
Ohio
City
Cincinnati
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Details
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.
Reward
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $15,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for the death of Artagist “Arty” Stanford III.
Last updated: 5/30/2026