Ryan Ramirez, 21, of Kennedy Township, was found dead on August 22, 2016, in a wooded area near Steubenville Pike in Hanover Township, Washington County. He had been reported missing by his family earlier that day and a missing poster with his photo was shared on Facebook. The cause of death was an apparent gunshot wound.

Investigators say the incident followed a drug-fueled night. A witness reported that Ramirez agreed to accompany the witness and Kristopher Lott to buy Percocets. During the drive Lott allegedly became aggressive, demanded money, pulled over, ordered Ramirez out of the car and followed him into the woods; a single gunshot was then heard and Lott returned to the car alone. Kristopher Lott was charged with criminal homicide, kidnapping, robbery and abuse of a corpse; he later pleaded guilty to third-degree murder and received a 27 1/2 to 60-year sentence.

Ryan’s family acknowledged his struggle with heroin and has created Rebound 4 Ryan, a mentorship and scholarship program in his memory. Does anyone have information about Ryan’s last hours or saw him in the Steubenville Pike area on August 22, 2016?