William Jamar White, a 27-year-old African American man from Dayton, Ohio, was shot and killed on June 25, 2016. His body was found in an alley off Kenwood Avenue by a passerby early that morning; neighbors reported hearing gunshots around 2 a.m. but did not call police. White sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the torso and illegal narcotics were recovered from his pocket. The Montgomery County Coroner’s Office confirmed his identity and ruled the death a homicide.

Dayton police said investigators believe White was involved in a drug deal that went wrong and that the investigation is ongoing. No arrests or suspects have been publicly named; police urged the community to provide information and noted anonymous tips could help. White’s family and friends remembered him as joyful and kind. His funeral was held July 1, 2016, with interment at Waldschmidt Historical Cemetery.

If anyone has information about what happened that night or the people involved, please share tips with Dayton Police.