James Terrell Hague was 17 when he was fatally shot in the chest on July 10, 2021, in the 1900 block of Mansfield Road in Toledo. The Lucas County Coroner’s Office ruled the death a homicide. Toledo police were notified at about 8:30 p.m. that evening; emergency responders and staff at Toledo Hospital were unable to save him.

James was a student at Start High School who enjoyed video games and drawing and was described as a loyal friend. His parents, Anitra Wright and Terrell Hague, arranged for organ donation through Life Connection of Ohio. No arrests or suspects have been identified and the investigation remains open.

Anyone with information about what happened on Mansfield Road that night is asked to contact Toledo police.