Zion Madison Thomas, 19, of Homestead, Pennsylvania, was found shot to death on the morning of May 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh’s East Liberty neighborhood. Born January 22, 2001, to James Alfonso Thomas and Jacqueline Madison Thomas, he graduated from Steel Valley High School in 2019 and was known for his passion for carpentry.

Police say Zion and 17-year-old Jamar Haden were communicating on Facebook minutes before the shooting as a transaction was taking place. Authorities allege Zion refused to hand over his backpack and was then shot in the chest; he was pronounced dead at the scene. Haden was arrested and charged with criminal homicide, criminal attempt of robbery, and two counts of criminal conspiracy, and investigators say the robbery was planned and used social media to lure Zion.

Zion’s family and friends have held tributes and memorial services in his memory. If anyone has information that could shed light on what happened that morning, please share it with investigators.