Michael Dewayne Brooks, a 52-year-old man from Youngstown, Ohio, was killed on April 9, 2017 after a violent altercation outside an apartment complex on Dupont Street. Brooks’ body was found outside the building after he was shot during a fight with Jermaine Tubbs, who had been living with Brooks’ daughter at the time.

Tubbs fled the scene but turned himself in to the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office later that morning and was charged with aggravated murder. The case went to trial; in August 2018 Tubbs was convicted and sentenced to 21 years to life. Family members, including Brooks’ wife Sophia Jones, spoke during court about the profound loss and described the defendant in strong terms. Brooks is remembered by his family as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather with a positive outlook and a lasting impact on those who knew him.

Did anyone in Youngstown know Michael Brooks or have information about the events of April 9, 2017?