Dontarious Naron Sylvester, a 25-year-old African American man from Mansfield, Ohio, was killed on June 12, 2022, at the Mall at Tuttle Crossing in Dublin, Ohio. Known as Bullet, he graduated from Mansfield Senior High and was remembered for his style, laugh, and for bringing joy to others.

Authorities say an altercation at the mall escalated after a man identified as Tyrone Gray Jr., 24, said he had been struck in the face with a purse. Gray fired multiple shots; one struck Dontarious, who died. Gray was taken into custody and charged with murder, later posting bail and being released while legal proceedings continued. Gray’s defense asserted he acted in self-defense after being hit by the purse.

The death deeply affected Sylvester’s family and friends, who continue to mourn and honor his memory. Does anyone with information about that day at the mall or who knew Dontarious want to come forward?