Edward J. McCormick Jr., 40, was shot and killed at his home on Ohio Street in Steubenville on January 14, 2022. Known as BJ, he answered the door when someone knocked and was shot immediately as he opened it. His father, Edward J. McCormick Sr., was also shot in the same incident and hospitalized but survived.

Edward is survived by his son Elijah Bable, his parents Edward McCormick Sr. and Annabelle Meto, and three sisters, Tina Hahne, Vickie Burns-Johnson, and Irene. He enjoyed fishing and doing odd jobs to support himself. The shooter fled the scene and detectives have been interviewing people who may have had contact with the family. No arrests or suspects have been named and the investigation remains open.

If anyone saw activity near Ohio Street that night or has information about who knocked at the McCormick home, please share what is known.