Steven Mottie Jr., 35, of Greenfield, Ohio, was shot and killed on July 4, 2017, at a home near Greenfield. He was born December 31, 1981, in Washington Court House, Ohio, to Steven E. and Debbie Roberts Mottie and is survived by his father Steven E. Mottie, his son Trevor Sutton, his paternal grandmother Lois Mottie, his brother Mathew Mottie, and other family members.

The killing occurred during a violent crime spree carried out by Jeffrey Ryan Holsinger. On the evening of July 4, Holsinger assaulted and robbed Steven Mottie Sr., then shot Steven Mottie Jr. in the bathroom of the home before abducting and assaulting Steven Mottie Sr., taking his money and debit card and fleeing. Holsinger was arrested near Columbus later that night after a multi-county pursuit.

The community continues to mourn Steven Mottie Jr. and his family. If anyone knew Steven, his routines, or observed suspicious activity in Greenfield on July 4, 2017, please share information that could help fill gaps in the timeline.