Stefon Wilder, 19, of Tallmadge, Ohio, died on October 16, 2021, of injuries from a shooting that occurred two days earlier. Wilder was a passenger in a car on state Route 8 in Akron on October 14, 2021, when he was shot in the head. The driver rushed him to Summa Akron City Hospital, where he later died.

Authorities say Johnathan Lucas, 20, was handling a handgun in the vehicle when it accidentally discharged, fatally wounding Wilder. Lucas was charged with negligent homicide, involuntary manslaughter, felonious assault, and having weapons under disability. Another passenger, Tavian Alford, 19, faced a charge of obstructing justice.

Wilder’s funeral took place November 4, 2021, at Rhoden Memorial Home in Akron. Does anyone have information about the events on state Route 8 that day or knew Stefon and can help clarify what happened?