Gregory Jamar Cooper, 31, was shot multiple times and killed on July 19, 2019, in the 700 block of Franklin Street in Lima, Ohio. He was off duty at the time and worked as a correctional officer at the Marion Correctional Institution. He was taken to Lima Memorial Hospital but succumbed to his injuries.

Detective Steve Stechschulte has said Cooper’s job is not believed to have been a factor, but the investigation remains active and no arrests have been announced. The community has held vigils and gatherings; his mother, Brenda Joyce Smith, and his siblings continue to seek justice and closure.

If anyone has information about the shooting or was in the area on July 19, 2019, please contact the Lima Police Department.