Dakota Joe Olinger was 22 when he was killed in New Castle, Pennsylvania, on Friday, September 29, 2017. Described as a jovial, fishing‑loving, self‑employed construction worker and a devoted father, he was found on the kitchen floor of a home at 901 Franklin Avenue after emergency crews responded about 9 p.m. He had sustained a gunshot wound to his facial area and the coroner ruled his death a homicide.

The New Castle City Police Department opened an investigation into the shooting. If anyone knew Dakota, saw activity near 901 Franklin Avenue that night, or has information that could help this investigation, please come forward.