Steven Sitts, a 48-year-old man from Hudson, Ohio, tragically died on October 2, 2021, in Akron, OH. He was shot in the head inside a home in the 500 block of Dayton Street. The incident occurred just before 6 p.m., and Sitts was pronounced dead at the scene.
An investigation led authorities to identify a 17-year-old suspect, Jalen Butler, who was arrested about a week after the shooting. Butler was charged with aggravated murder and aggravated robbery.
He was found inside a home in the 900 block of Dayton Street and was held in the Summit County Juvenile Detention Facility.
In January 2023, Butler, now 18, pleaded guilty to murder with a firearm specification and tampering with evidence. He was sentenced to life in prison with eligibility for parole after 20 years. The case highlighted the dangers associated with online marketplaces, as Sitts was reportedly selling items on Facebook Marketplace when he was robbed.
The tragic death of Steven Sitts and the subsequent legal proceedings against Jalen Butler underscore the serious consequences of violent crimes and the importance of community safety measures.
