Richard Richards Jr., 50, was fatally shot on the evening of August 31, 2018, at about 8:53 p.m. at 847 E. Bryan Street in Bryan, Ohio. Emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene. The shooting is described as resulting from an alleged unlawful entry; details about that entry and the events leading up to the shooting are limited and have not been publicly disclosed.

There is no public information indicating any arrests or named suspects, and the case’s current status has not been detailed. Family and friends remembered Richards as having a good heart and a deep love for his children and grandchildren; his sister, Anna Richards Harshman, vowed to seek the truth about his death. Few investigative details or leads have been released.

If anyone knew Richard or has information about the entry or the night of August 31, 2018, please share what you know.