Stephen Wagner, 26, of Springfield, Ohio, was shot to death at the Knights of Pythias lodge and pronounced dead at the scene on October 1, 2018. The Clark County Coroner’s Office confirmed his identity and cause of death, and the Springfield Police Division has ruled the case a homicide and opened an investigation.

No arrests have been announced. The shooting happened days after the city’s NAACP announced a gun buyback program, prompting local debate about prevention versus punishment as officials, including Mayor Warren Copeland, spoke about rising homicides. Wagner is survived by his daughter, Sa’Mirrha, and several siblings; friends and family remember him as a supportive presence.

The investigation remains active and police are asking anyone with information to come forward. If anyone knew Stephen, saw activity around the Knights of Pythias on October 1, 2018, or has information that could help, please share it with investigators.