Jason Fonseca, 20, of Youngstown, Ohio, was shot dead outside his home on Ayers Street. The incident is dated February 16, 2016, and police found him at the scene; he later died on January 4, 2017.

Investigators said the shooter was 21-year-old Kimani Hodges, described as the ex-boyfriend of Fonseca’s girlfriend, Angel Bell. Prosecutors argued jealousy drove the killing and pointed to social media posts by Hodges that were presented at trial as indicating an intent to use a gun. Bell was initially charged but then cooperated with prosecutors in exchange for her charges being dropped. A mistrial occurred in January 2017 because of witness testimony issues; in June 2018 a jury convicted Hodges of aggravated murder with a firearm specification and he received life without parole.

Fonseca’s mother, Christina Olivera, addressed the court about the impact of her son’s death. Hodges maintained his innocence and said he planned to appeal. If anyone knew Jason, saw him on Ayers Street that night, or has information relevant to the shooting, please share what is known.