Jahneil Douglas, 22, a defensive lineman for the University of Toledo Rockets, was shot and died on July 7, 2020 outside Gino’s Pizza in Toledo, Ohio. The shooting followed a late-night fight outside the restaurant; Douglas was taken to Toledo Hospital and succumbed to his injuries.

A 24-year-old, Michael Mitchell Jr., was arrested and charged in connection with the shooting and claimed he acted in self-defense. The case drew heavy attention in the community and at the university, where teammates and coaches remembered Douglas as a bright, hard-working young man. The University of Toledo established the Jahneil Douglas Memorial Scholarship for former Rocket football players pursuing graduate studies.

Few public details remain about the fight’s circumstances and what led to the shooting. Did anyone see what happened outside Gino’s Pizza that night or have information about the altercation?