Valjon Foster II was 19 and a University of Toledo civil engineering student when he was shot and killed on January 19, 2019, in Toledo, Ohio. He had just finished his first semester with all A’s, worked at Bob Evans, and was remembered by family as dedicated to his studies and loving toward his family and girlfriend.

On the night he died, Valjon and his girlfriend, Diamond Dickey, were dropping off friends in the 1900 block of Talbot Street when an argument erupted with another group. After the argument, as they were getting back into their car, Valjon was shot; Diamond tried to move him but he was too heavy. He was taken to ProMedica Toledo Hospital, where he later died.

Toledo police filed an arrest warrant in juvenile court charging 16-year-old Antonio Jones with murder in connection with the shooting. Valjon’s parents, Deanna Hayes-Foster and Valjon Foster, and his siblings mourned his loss and described him as humble, smart, and caring.

If anyone knew Valjon, was present that night, or has information about the shooting on Talbot Street, please share what is known.