Jesse Ray Pierce, 27, of Dayton, Ohio, was killed on August 21, 2015 after a double-shooting that began the night before in the 4000 block of Vina Villa Avenue. Jesse died from his wounds and the female passenger was seriously injured.

Police identified George Dewberry Sr. as the shooter and charged him with aggravated murder, murder and attempted murder. Court testimony described how Dewberry arranged a meeting with Jesse under the promise of giving him money and a gun, then entered the car intending to kill him. The surviving passenger was able to call 911 and later testified at trial.

The shooting devastated both families and the local community. If anyone has information about Jesse, his movements that night, or witnessed the shooting on Vina Villa Avenue, please come forward.