Dillon Ray Decoster was 26 when he was killed while working as a security guard at the Great Lakes Dialysis Center in Detroit on October 31, 2012. He was fatally shot during an attempted armed robbery; the assailants, reported to be three men, were said to be after a smartphone and left without taking it.

His death devastated the family in Marine City. His mother, Claire DeCoster, later spoke at a National Crime Victims’ Rights event about the loss; she described Dillon as tall, handsome, smart, and kind. His father, Dave Decoster, was remembered in the slot car racing community as a well-liked participant.

There is mention of this case among unsolved homicides and no indication that anyone has been brought to justice. If anyone knew Dillon, saw activity near the dialysis center on October 31, 2012, or has information about the attempted robbery, please come forward.