Tykwon D’Vonte Washington, 22, of Dayton, Ohio, was shot and killed on November 7, 2021 while sitting in a friend’s car in the parking lot of an apartment complex on Forest Park Court. An unknown assailant opened fire; Tykwon was struck and died at the scene. The shooter fled and no motive was apparent.

Tykwon was a student at Full Sail University and a 2017 graduate of the Dayton Business School of Technology. He enjoyed dancing, acting, modeling, and gaming and was remembered by family and friends as bright and determined. Montgomery County deputies opened an investigation but had not identified suspects as of the last update.

Vigils and memorial events have been held by family and community members. If anyone has information about the shooting on November 7, 2021, contact the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.