CINCINNATI, OH – In a chilling series of events, a 15-year-old from Cincinnati has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting his mother’s partner following a violent altercation.

The incident unfolded shortly after midnight on Thursday, as Levonte Hyde, 30, was reportedly shot while sitting in his car in the College Hill neighborhood.

Authorities have indicated that tensions escalated earlier in the day when Hyde allegedly assaulted the teen’s mother during a drive, with verbal provocations that reportedly included derogatory remarks and physical assault. Police reported that the mother subsequently informed them of the shooting.

Emergency services responded swiftly to the call, locating Hyde on Pasadena Avenue. Despite being transported to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, he succumbed to his injuries. Reports suggest the situation was severe, with the teen allegedly firing 12 rounds.

In court proceedings on Friday, the teenage suspect denied the murder charges. Prosecutors argue that the act was deliberate, pointing to actions indicating premeditation, such as retrieving a firearm beforehand. Attempts are underway to transfer the case to adult court, with future hearings anticipated.

Court records reveal that a warrant was issued for Hyde prior to the shooting related to a domestic violence charge earlier in the day.

Hyde had allegedly been ordered to stay away from the mother following the driving altercation but was accused of calling her derogatory names and striking her.

The records further highlight a previous history of violence involving Hyde and the victim’s mother, including a conviction for assault in 2018. This underscores a longstanding pattern of conflict between the two.

As legal proceedings continue, the community remains on edge, grappling with the gravity of the incident and its implications. The next court date is set for March 3, where further details are expected to emerge.