Steve Ault, 37, was found dead in a ditch near the 8900 block of Via Lane just outside Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas, on May 3, 2017 at about 12:30 AM. He had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities arrested 33-year-old Jeremy Mickens in the front yard of a neighboring residence and charged him with first-degree murder in connection with Ault’s death. Family described Ault as a construction worker and tattoo artist who was kind, caring and willing to help others. His sister said he might have been assisting someone in a difficult situation when he was shot.

Anyone with information about what happened that night or who knew Steve is asked to come forward.