Jatywan Easterling, 26, was fatally shot on April 18, 2014, while sitting in his gold Chevrolet pickup in the parking lot of Smith’s Superette on Lorenz Avenue in Dayton, Ohio. The shooting occurred around 11 p.m.; Easterling was struck multiple times and pronounced dead at the scene. Three young men reportedly fled on foot and a K-9 unit searched the area but did not immediately capture them.

The investigation led to the arrest of William T. Brown, 20, of Dayton. Brown was indicted on murder, aggravated robbery and having weapons while under disability; the murder charge included a mandatory firearm specification. He was connected to an April 14 armed robbery of a pizza delivery driver and a May 4 carjacking. Surveillance video of the shooting was instrumental in identifying Brown. In October 2015 Brown pleaded guilty and received a sentence of 24 years to life; the court ordered restitution for Easterling’s funeral and court costs.

Anyone who knew Easterling, was in the Smith’s Superette parking lot that night, or has information about the events leading up to the shooting is asked to come forward.