James L. Brown, 64, of West Carrollton, Ohio, was shot and later died after an attack on Interstate 75 in Miami Township on July 27, 2020. The shooting happened around 12:15 PM near Austin Boulevard when witnesses saw a blue Jeep driving alongside Brown’s gray SUV and an unknown person firing multiple shots. Brown’s SUV sustained at least three bullet strikes and he was found on the side of the road.

Miami Township police initially detained three people in a Jeep matching the witness description; two were released and one remained in custody on outstanding warrants. Multiple agencies including the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Springboro, Miamisburg, Franklin police and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office responded. Authorities have not confirmed the cause of death and describe the probe as ongoing, saying the shooting did not appear random and that road rage is among the possibilities being explored.

The family continues to seek answers. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Miami Township Police Department.