Eduardo Aaron Vasquez Jr., a 16-year-old Hispanic male from Lorain, Ohio, was shot while hanging out with friends in the 500 block of Washington Avenue on July 25, 2019. He was taken to Mercy Health Trauma Center, where he died of his injuries.

Lorain police issued arrest warrants for 20-year-old Benjamin William Decost Jr. and 21-year-old Dale Maurice Johnson; both were taken into custody and charged with complicity to felonious assault. Authorities believe they were involved in the incident that led to Vasquez’s death, although they have not been officially accused of murder. The family described Eduardo as a loving, caring young man who enjoyed fishing, video games, and spending time with family; the community provided support and donations for funeral expenses.

The investigation into why Eduardo was shot and whether he was specifically targeted was ongoing. Does anyone who was in that area on July 25, 2019 have information that could help the investigation?