Brian Carter, 30, was shot and killed on September 12, 2016, during a family argument at his home on Oaktree Court in Oregon, Ohio. According to reports, the dispute began over Carter not having a job and escalated to gunfire; Carter was struck in the head by a .44 caliber handgun.

Carter’s stepfather, 60-year-old Gary Auxier, was arrested and charged with murder. Auxier said he fired in self-defense; officers reported he was intoxicated at the time and he was initially held without bond before bond was later set. The investigation noted no recent history of domestic violence in Auxier’s past.

The shooting has had a profound effect on the family and community. If anyone has information about that night or the events leading up to the shooting, please come forward.