Derrick Trammell was fatally shot in Dayton, Ohio, on July 11, 1988. He was found dead at the scene in Montgomery County, and the Dayton Police Department led the investigation that classified the death as a homicide.

Despite periodic attention from state agencies, Derrick’s killing remains unsolved. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation still lists his case among unsolved homicides, and the Ohio Attorney General’s Office has highlighted it to keep visibility on the case. No publicly identified suspects or clear motives have been announced.

Anyone with information that could help identify the person responsible is asked to contact the appropriate authorities to help bring answers to Derrick’s family.