Kyreese Lee Arthur Hodges, an 18-year-old from Toledo, Ohio, was fatally shot on March 20, 2021 while riding a dirt bike near the corner of Easterly Court and Leach in East Toledo. He was reportedly on his way to a convenience store when he was shot in the back at least once. Hodges reached the store seeking help but lost a significant amount of blood and was pronounced dead at Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center at 9:01 p.m., about two hours after the shooting.

The Lucas County Coroner’s Office listed the cause as an abdominal gunshot wound that entered the back and exited the front. No arrests have been made and no suspects have been publicly identified; the Toledo Police investigation remains ongoing. His family has described him as someone who loved junk food and had an infectious smile, and they have been raising funds to cover funeral expenses.

If anyone has information about the shooting near Easterly Court and Leach on March 20, 2021, please contact Toledo Police.