Aaron Michael Cusick, 32, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, was shot and killed at his Hanson Street home on April 2, 2018. Police say a physical altercation between Cusick and his 17-year-old stepson, Adrian Kramer, escalated; Kramer followed Cusick outside and shot him multiple times, and Cusick died at the scene.

Adrian Kramer was charged with murder. Kramer’s mother, Crystal Cusick, told investigators her son acted in self-defense, alleging Aaron Cusick was impaired and had tried to attack her and her younger son. The teen was held in custody pending hearings and the prosecution sought to transfer the case to adult court. Prosecutors and defense both referenced Cusick’s prior convictions for misdemeanor domestic violence and assault during pretrial proceedings.

The case raises questions about the clash of domestic violence history, claims of self-defense, and the decision to move a juvenile into adult court. Does anyone have additional details about the timeline inside the home that night or about witnesses who were present?