Da’Montre Lamarr Mills was 14 when he was fatally shot on December 11, 2021, in Toledo, Ohio. He was found in the driver’s seat of a vehicle that had crashed at Arlington Avenue and Bryne Road; the car had been struck several times by gunfire. Despite treatment at the scene and transport to Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center, he died of at least one gunshot wound. The death was recorded as Toledo’s 68th homicide of the year.

Da’Montre is remembered as charming, charismatic and energetic. He enjoyed sports, especially football and basketball, as well as video games, drawing and time with family. His father, step‑mother, mother, grandparents and many relatives and friends held a celebration of life to honor him.

Toledo Police investigated the shooting and urged anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers. Does anyone have information about the crash or the gunfire that could help the investigation?