Davionte Lavon Jones, 22, of Dayton, Ohio, was found in a field in the 3500 block of Dorham Place on May 25, 2017, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The Montgomery County Coroner’s Office ruled his death a result of those injuries. Dayton police opened an investigation and interviewed two people as persons of interest; one of them, 23-year-old Robert J. Maye, was arrested near the scene on May 26, 2017, on suspicion of murder and a parole violation. The case remained under investigation as authorities continued to gather details.

Jones was remembered by family and the community as respectful and well-liked. His funeral was held June 5, 2017, at the First Baptist Church of Ridgewood Heights.

Anyone with information about what happened to Davionte Jones or who was involved is asked to come forward.