Rebecca Jean Rogers, 38, was shot multiple times and killed on April 16, 2021 at a Bob Evans restaurant in Canton, Ohio, where she was working as a waitress. The attack happened in the early morning hours; she was taken to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead.

Police quickly identified her ex-boyfriend, 54-year-old Richard James Nelson, as the man who entered the restaurant with a gun. He was arrested later that day in East Canton and charged with aggravated murder. Reports say there was a history of domestic violence between Rogers and Nelson.

Rogers’ family and friends have since been advocating for greater awareness and support for domestic violence victims, and a GoFundMe was started to help cover funeral costs and support her children. If anyone was at the restaurant that morning or has information about the relationship or events leading up to the shooting, please come forward.