Dontay LaRand Dudley, 33, of Akron, Ohio, died on May 30, 2015. He was born August 14, 1981, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and spent most of his life in Akron. The death followed a reported struggle over a gun between Dudley and his girlfriend, Bernetta Vickers, during which Dudley was fatally shot.

Vickers was arrested and charged with murder and held in the Summit County Jail on a $1 million bond. The case drew attention locally because of its connections to domestic violence and the violent outcome that devastated Dudley’s family and friends.

Anyone who knew Dontay, his routine, or the events surrounding May 30, 2015, is asked to share information that could help provide clarity to the community.