Rodderick Dontae Trammell, 36, of Hamilton, Ohio, was found dead at the intersection of Hanover Street and Garden Avenue on December 5, 2018. He suffered major head trauma, including a gunshot wound to the head, and was pronounced dead at the scene; the Butler County Coroner ruled his death a homicide after an autopsy. The shooting occurred just south of St. Joseph Catholic Church, a few blocks from Trammell’s home.

Witnesses reported hearing several shots before finding Trammell pulseless and not breathing. Two men were seen running away from the scene shortly after the shots were fired. Police have described Trammell as a targeted victim but have provided little information about a possible motive. No arrests have been announced and the case remains open.

Anyone who was in the area that night or who may have seen the two men running away is asked to contact the Hamilton police or Crime Stoppers with information.