Hosea S. Hodges, 22, was fatally shot on December 9, 2023, at about 12:30 p.m. in the 1900 block of East Midlothian Boulevard on Youngstown’s South Side. Responding officers gave life-saving measures before he was taken to St. Elizabeth Health Center, where he later died. The Mahoning County Coroner’s Office confirmed his identity and is working with the Youngstown Police Department on the investigation.

Hodges was born September 28, 2001, graduated from East High School, worked for a roofing company and earned the nickname Bob the Builder. He was a devoted father of two, active with his family and church; his family has started a memorial fund to help with funeral expenses.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Youngstown Police Department.