Derrick Wayne Patterson, a 55-year-old man from Akron, Ohio, was killed on July 17, 2022, after an escalation that began with a fight at a convenience store on Copley Road. After the altercation his nephew dropped him off about a block away; moments later Fowler and Quarterman reportedly drove by, ran Patterson over, and shot him, resulting in his death.

The Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office attributed Patterson’s death to gunshot wounds to the neck and torso. Fowler was apprehended shortly after the shooting and Quarterman was later arrested in upstate New York by U.S. Marshals; both men were charged with murder and felonious assault. Patterson is remembered by family as intelligent and helpful, who enjoyed dominoes, chess, basketball and football, and is survived by his son Damitri John Patterson, daughter Darian Nelson, and grandchildren.

Did anyone in Akron see activity near the Copley Road store the evening of July 17, 2022, or have information about the moments after Patterson was dropped off?