Nyle Mikale Proffit, a 25-year-old African American man, was killed on December 6, 2014, in Forest Park, Ohio. He was found dead outside the Uptown Lounge early that morning after being caught in the crossfire of a large fight in the nightclub’s parking lot. Reports say Proffit was shot twice by 25-year-old Demetrius Chaney, who claimed he acted in defense of a friend who had been assaulted during the altercation.

Chaney was arrested on December 18, 2014, and later indicted on two counts of murder and two counts of felonious assault; he was held at the Hamilton County Justice Center awaiting trial. The incident involved more than 150 people, and investigators reported difficulty gathering enough evidence and testimony despite many witnesses. Proffit’s mother, Jonda Proffit, and the community mounted fundraising and awareness efforts while urging witnesses to come forward.

If anyone who was at the Uptown Lounge that night has information that could help the investigation, please share what you know.