Eric Howard was 20 when he was fatally shot in the head on September 2, 1991, in an early morning attack at a Youngstown house that left four people dead. The other victims named in the incident were Alfonda Madison Sr., William Dent, and Theodore Wynn Jr. At least three of the four fatal bullets were fired from Madison’s .357 revolver, which was recovered at the scene.

Investigators arrested William James Williams Jr., also known as Flip, and charged him with four counts of aggravated murder, four counts of kidnapping, and one count of aggravated burglary. Williams initially told police he and his girlfriend, Jessica Cherry, had been in a car accident and that their vehicle had been fired upon; Cherry was questioned and later released. Dominic Cherry, Jessica’s brother, later turned himself in and provided information used in the investigation. The trial was moved to Summit County and resulted in convictions.

Anyone who knew Eric Howard or has information about the events of September 2, 1991, is asked to come forward.