Jacob Bowlin, 41, was shot and killed in Dayton in the early morning of April 5, 2026. Officers were dispatched to the intersection of Valley Street and Stanley Avenue at about 6:15 a.m. and found Bowlin in a side yard with a fatal gunshot wound to the chest. A 911 caller who identified himself as a friend said Bowlin had been involved in an altercation and that he "got into it with some boys," and described him as lying on the ground unresponsive.

The Dayton Police Department Homicide Unit is investigating. Authorities have identified a possible suspect vehicle but have not named any suspects or announced arrests. Jacob Jay David Bowlin was born November 8, 1984, and is remembered by his family as protective, fond of fishing and music, and someone who faced personal struggles but remained connected to loved ones. He is survived by his parents, several siblings and a large extended family.

Did anyone in the Dayton area see activity near Valley Street and Stanley Avenue the morning of April 5 that might help investigators?