Joshua Hamilton was 19 when he was fatally shot on September 27, 2015, at Kricket’s Tavern in Huber Heights, in the Dayton, Ohio area. The shooting occurred during a fight that began with a heated argument and escalated into physical violence; witnesses reported that a single shot fired during the confrontation killed Hamilton.

The suspect identified in the case was 20-year-old Michael D. Scott. He was tried for the killing, convicted on all charges, and sentenced to 22 years to life in prison. The Montgomery County Prosecutor’s Office led the prosecution.

Hamilton’s death had a profound effect on his family, friends, and the community. If anyone was at Kricket’s Tavern that night or has information about the events leading up to the altercation, please come forward with what you know.