John Edward Habern III, 29, of Columbus, Ohio, died at Grant Medical Center on June 29, 2019, after being shot multiple times during a family altercation. He worked for the former Columbus Steel Castings and is survived by his wife Amber Habern; daughters Jani’Ya and Chyann; sons Maynerd Jr. and John IV; his mother Linda Habern; sisters Shareda and Johnetta; and brothers Theo Calloway, Tyron Dowell, James, and John Forney.

According to the Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney, the shooting followed a physical confrontation with Darryl Ricardo Duff Jr., and witness statements say Darez Ricardo Duff, then 17, approached Habern and fired several shots before fleeing. Darez Duff was indicted on two murder charges on July 29, 2019, and was bound over to adult court; Darryl Ricardo Duff Jr., 20, was also arrested and charged in connection with the incident. Both suspects reportedly fled in a vehicle and were apprehended by patrol officers shortly afterward.

Does anyone have information about the events that led up to the family altercation or witnessed the scene that day?