- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Family of Dayton Shooting Victim Pleads for End to Violence
Aunt of 22-year-old Jordan Robinson speaks out at prayer vigil for homicide victims
Published on Feb. 15, 2026
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
The aunt of a 22-year-old man killed in a recent Dayton shooting attended a prayer vigil to honor homicide victims in the city, pleading for an end to the violence that has claimed too many young lives. Lisa Mitchell, the aunt of victim Jordan Robinson, expressed the family's grief and called for change, saying 'Too many of our young babies are dying for no reason. Please stop the violence.'
Why it matters
The Dayton community has been grappling with a rise in homicides so far in 2026, with seven killings already this year, higher than the same period last year. The vigil and the family's emotional pleas highlight the human toll of this violence and the urgent need to address the underlying issues driving it.
The details
Jordan Robinson was one of two people shot on Ingram Street on February 10th. His aunt Lisa Mitchell attended the prayer vigil, saying the family is in shock and that Robinson's mother is 'doing the best she can, but she's hurt. She's hurt.' Mitchell called for an end to the violence, stating 'We're family over here. We stick together.'
- On February 10, 2026, Jordan Robinson was shot and killed in Dayton.
- The prayer vigil for homicide victims in Dayton was held on February 15, 2026.
The players
Lisa Mitchell
The aunt of shooting victim Jordan Robinson who attended the prayer vigil to honor homicide victims in Dayton and pleaded for an end to the violence.
Jordan Robinson
A 22-year-old man who was shot and killed in Dayton on February 10, 2026.
What they’re saying
“'Too many of our young babies are dying for no reason. Please stop the violence.'”
— Lisa Mitchell, Aunt of shooting victim (whio.com)
“'We're family over here. We stick together. And so, his mom is doing the best she can, but she's hurt. She's hurt.'”
— Lisa Mitchell, Aunt of shooting victim (whio.com)
What’s next
The Dayton community continues to grapple with the rise in homicides, and city leaders are under pressure to address the underlying issues and find solutions to stop the violence.
The takeaway
This tragic shooting and the family's emotional pleas highlight the devastating human toll of the surge in gun violence in Dayton, underscoring the urgent need for the community to come together and take action to protect its young people and end this cycle of senseless killings.
