Dominique Cotton was 17 and a student at Bennett High School when he died on July 23, 2012. Remembered by family as fun, loving, and affectionate, he enjoyed sports, music, and time with his relatives. He was the son of Jennifer Keith and Daryel Cotton and is survived by his parents, grandmother, great-grandmother, four brothers, a sister, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Funeral services and a visitation were held at True Bethel Baptist Church in Buffalo.

If anyone knew Dominique, saw him around Buffalo in July 2012, or has information about the circumstances of his death, please share what can help his family find answers.