Ricky Arnaz Layson, a 35-year-old man of Filipino ethnicity, was tragically shot and killed on July 8, 2014, at R & D Auto Sales in Toledo, Ohio. Layson, who was the co-owner of the car dealership, was shot multiple times by an unknown assailant who entered the office at the dealership. Before being taken to the hospital, Layson told police that he did not know the shooter.
The police have been investigating the possibility that the shooting was a robbery gone wrong.
Following Layson's death, the Toledo Police Department released a photo of a suspect and asked for the public's help in finding him. The investigation led to the arrest of Terry Hayes, who was charged with aggravated murder and aggravated robbery. Hayes faced a judge for the first time in Common Pleas Court, where an attorney was appointed to represent him, and his bond was set at $1 million.
The case has been difficult for Layson's family and friends, who remember him as a kind and generous person. Layson's sister, Rikia Layson, has spoken out about the senseless nature of the killing and the impact it has had on the family, especially Layson's children. The community has rallied around the family, setting up a memorial outside R & D Auto Sales and offering support.
The investigation into Layson's death continues, with the hope that justice will be served for the loss of a beloved father, friend, and business owner.
