Jaiden Lee Falls was 18 when he was shot during an incident at the White Oak Station convenience store on South Scenic Avenue in Springfield on the night of July 30, 2022. A recent 2022 graduate of Parkview High School, he was known there as a talented football and basketball player. He worked at Low Country Originals and wrote and performed rap music. His parents are Melvin Falls and Janine Newman; family members described him as humble, kind and a protector.

According to reports, Jaiden and friends encountered another group inside the store, which led to a verbal dispute. As Jaiden and his companions tried to leave, a suspect approached their vehicle and fired, striking Jaiden. He was taken to Mercy Hospital in critical condition and died of his injuries on August 1, 2022; his death was ruled a homicide.

Anyone who knew Jaiden, was at White Oak Station that night, or has information about the shooting is asked to come forward.