Edward J. McCormick Jr., a 40-year-old male of Caucasian ethnicity from Steubenville, Ohio, tragically passed away on January 14, 2022. He was known affectionately as BJ and was well-loved by his family and friends. Edward was the son of Edward McCormick Sr. and Annabelle Meto, and he had a son named Elijah Bable. He also had three sisters: Tina Hahne, Vickie Burns-Johnson, and Irene.
Edward enjoyed fishing and doing odd jobs to make his life more comfortable.
Edward's death was the result of a shooting incident at his home on Ohio Street in Steubenville. According to police reports, Edward answered the door when someone knocked, and he was shot immediately as he opened it. His father, Edward J. McCormick Sr., was also shot and hospitalized but survived. The shooter fled the scene, and the incident remains under investigation. Police Chief Bill McCafferty stated that detectives were interviewing individuals who might have had contact with the McCormick family.
As of now, there have been no arrests or suspects named in connection with the shooting. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to come forward. The community continues to mourn the loss of Edward J. McCormick Jr., and his family and friends are left to grieve his untimely death.
Edward's legacy lives on through his family and the memories they cherish. His passing has left a significant void in the lives of those who knew him, and they continue to seek justice for his death.
