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Missing man found buried in vacant lot had been shot to death

TJ MAYS
Posted at 11:17 AM, Nov 15, 2022
and last updated 2022-11-15 11:17:11-05

CLEVELAND — The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office has ruled the death of a missing man found buried in a lot on the city's East Side a homicide.

According to authorities, Anthony "TJ" Mays II, died from gunshot wounds to the torso.

Mays had been missing since Oct. 18. His body was found in a lot in the 1600 block of East 85th Street in Cleveland's Hough neighborhood.

Police continue to investigate.

RELATED: Anthony 'TJ' Mays II found buried in a lot in the Hough neighborhood Sunday

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