Toni Maree Owensby, 22, was killed in a shooting in Dayton, Ohio, in the early hours of New Year’s Day, January 1, 2025. Police responded to reports of gunfire on Dennison Avenue at about 3:21 a.m. A witness driving through the area reported seeing a car with flashing lights and suspected shots had been fired at the vehicle; the witness fled but told dispatchers the people inside the car appeared unresponsive.

Owensby was one of two victims; 23-year-old Taronn Pate also died of his injuries. Authorities have not released details about suspects or arrests, and investigators continue to work on the case. Owensby’s obituary notes the sorrow of her family and friends and invites gestures such as sending flowers or lighting candles to honor her memory.

Was anyone in the Dayton area on Dennison Avenue that morning who saw or heard anything that could help investigators?