JoJo Holloway, a 17-year-old from Groveport, OH, tragically lost their life on October 24, 2017. JoJo was found unresponsive in an apartment at the Winchester Crossing complex in southeast Columbus, OH, after a shooting incident. JoJo was pronounced dead at the scene, and the incident also left two other individuals injured. One of the injured, Brent Black, later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
The suspect, 21-year-old Jordan Marquane Aekins, was arrested shortly after the incident. Aekins was found hiding in a marshy area near the apartment complex and was charged with two counts of murder. Melisa Mora, JoJo's older sister, was one of the injured individuals and survived the shooting with injuries. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear.
The case garnered significant attention from the local community and law enforcement, with the Columbus Police Homicide Unit and Central Ohio Crime Stoppers urging anyone with information to come forward. The bond for Aekins was set at $500,000 during his arraignment. The incident shook the neighborhood, which was not accustomed to such violence, and left residents feeling uneasy about their safety.
JoJo Holloway's death was a tragic event that highlighted the unexpected nature of violence in a typically peaceful community. The investigation into the shooting continues as authorities work to uncover the motive and ensure justice for JoJo and the other victims.
