Jerry R. Hendershott Jr., 32, of Waynesburg, Ohio, died from a gunshot wound in Sandy Township, Ohio, on October 25, 2018. The Stark County Sheriff’s Office investigated the shooting and referred the matter for criminal review.

A 19-year-old man, Gage L. Woods, was originally charged with murder in connection with Hendershott’s death. After the inquiry, a Stark County grand jury declined to indict Woods, finding that he acted in self-defense and effectively clearing him of the murder charge.

The case closed its criminal chapter with that grand jury decision; nonetheless, the loss of Hendershott at 32 remains tragic. If anyone witnessed the incident or has information that wasn’t presented to investigators, please share what is known.