Brycen Douglas, a 20-year-old male from Wellsville, Ohio, was tragically shot and killed on the front porch of a home on Pennsylvania Avenue in East Liverpool on July 15, 2021. The incident was investigated by multiple agencies, including the Columbiana County Major Crimes Task Force, the Columbiana County Sheriff’s Office, the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the Salem Police Department, and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
Following the investigation, two suspects were identified
and charged with Douglas's murder: Elvin EJ Tisdale, 34, from Newell, West Virginia, and Allen N. Tisdale, 24, from Lisbon, Ohio. Both were charged with aggravated murder, murder, and firearm specifications. Elvin EJ Tisdale faced an additional charge of having weapons while under disability due to a previous felony conviction. The cases against both Tisdales remain pending, and they are currently incarcerated under $1 million cash or surety bonds.
Additionally, Travis Kidder, 25, from East Liverpool, was indicted for obstructing justice by allegedly lying to investigators about the circumstances surrounding Douglas's death. Kidder entered a not guilty plea to the third-degree felony charge, and his case is ongoing.
The investigation into Brycen Douglas's death has been extensive, involving multiple law enforcement agencies and resulting in several arrests and ongoing legal proceedings. The community continues to seek justice for Douglas and his family.
