Jeff Wellington was 17 when he was shot and killed in Springfield, Ohio, in the early hours of April 20, 2014. Described as active in sports and the church choir, he played Little Tigers Football, Dayton Avenue Baseball, AAU and middle school basketball, and enjoyed singing and video games. On the night of April 19 into April 20 he intervened to mediate an argument between Tyrin Hawkins and another teen and was shot in the chest; he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Tyrin Hawkins, then 17, was later arrested and charged with aggravated murder. A co-defendant, Kendrick Stroder, 20, was also implicated and ultimately pleaded to involuntary manslaughter as part of a cooperation agreement. The shooting left the Springfield community mourning a young person remembered for his kindness and willingness to help others.

If anyone knew Jeff or was present that night and can add details about what happened, please share what you know.