Justin Cole Mapp, 19, of Xenia, Ohio, died November 17, 2016, after a confrontation inside a home on North Richard Drive. Family details note he was born in Dayton to Hope Tipton and Darren Mapp, attended Xenia High School and Greene County Career Center, and enjoyed 4-wheeling, fishing, hunting and writing music. He was remembered for his sense of humor and love of life.

Police say the fatal injury occurred during a physical altercation with 31-year-old Steven Bruce Brown Jr., who was arrested at the scene and charged with murder. Justin was taken to Greene Memorial Hospital and later pronounced dead; Brown told investigators the gun discharged during a struggle after Justin grabbed for it. Authorities were working with the Greene County Prosecutor’s Office to determine the circumstances and motive.

If anyone knew Justin, his family or witnessed events at the North Richard Drive residence that morning, please share any information that could help clarify what happened.