Adrian Bufford, a 20-year-old African American man from Hamilton, Ohio, was found shot in the head at an apartment on East Lakeview Drive in Reading, Ohio, just before 9:30 p.m. on June 10, 2017. He was taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

Phazion Whyte, 19, of Elmwood Place, was arrested and charged with reckless homicide in connection with Bufford’s death. Whyte was arraigned and released after posting 10 percent of a $25,000 bond; under Ohio law reckless homicide is a third-degree felony. In 2018 Whyte pleaded no contest to reckless homicide and received a 21-month prison sentence.

Bufford’s family and friends remembered him as a Fairfield High School graduate with a 4.0 GPA, known for his sense of humor, beautiful smile, and ability to connect with others; he was active in Higher Ground Church and played basketball at Northwest High School.

If anyone knew Adrian or has information about the events of June 10, 2017, please share what you know.