Jose David Marrero, a 38-year-old Hispanic man from Lorain, Ohio, was found dead in the roadway in the 6100 block of Meadow Farm Road on April 4, 2021 after suffering a gunshot wound. The Lorain Police Department responded to the call at 8:37 p.m. and recovered the firearm at the scene. Detective Jeremy Gray was the lead investigator on the case.

Marrero worked in construction for New Level Properties and his family said he enjoyed traveling, fishing, playing pool and darts, and video games. Following his death, an online fundraiser was started to help cover funeral expenses and support his children; it had raised $2,775 of a $5,000 goal within a few days.

A 35-year-old Lorain resident, Steve Coleff, admitted to shooting Marrero and was charged with murder. Coleff was held in the Lorain County Jail on $1 million bond and was scheduled to appear in Lorain Municipal Court on April 13, 2021. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lorain Police Department.