Michael A. Webb-Mendralla Jr., 23, was fatally shot in Erie, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. The Erie County Coroner’s Office ruled his death a homicide and law enforcement and the coroner confirmed his identity soon after the incident.

Born December 19, 2001, in Erie, Michael — known as Babymike — graduated from Erie High School with the class of 2020 and earned an HVAC degree from the Erie Institute of Technology in 2025. He is survived by his daughter Ma'lonii Mendralla and her mother, Eniya Heidelberg; his parents Michael Webb-Mendralla Sr. and Toya Bonner; great-grandparents; and a large extended family including siblings Tay'zhawn Toran, Marques Beeman, A'kierah Mendralla, A'livia Mendralla, Ky'marre Simmons, Anthony Fleeb Mendralla, Micah Mendralla, Andrew Mendralla, and Mar'kwan Hall. He enjoyed traveling, cooking (notably lasagna), and spending time with family.

Visitation was scheduled for Monday, December 8, 2025, at Mt. Gerizim Christian Center in Erie, with funeral services to follow and burial at Erie Cemetery. The initial reports did not release details about suspects or arrests. If anyone knew Michael or has information about the shooting, please come forward and share what you know.