John Anderson, 51, was found shot outside his Dayton, Ohio home on February 2, 1972. He was struck between the eyes while either entering or exiting his car parked on Mercer Avenue. Neighbors heard a gunshot and saw a man lying in the street; Anderson was taken to a hospital and died a few hours later just after midnight on February 3.

The suspect has not been identified and the Dayton Police Department lists the case as an unsolved homicide. Authorities ask anyone with information about John Anderson’s death to contact law enforcement to help bring new leads to the investigation.

If anyone knew John Anderson, saw activity around Mercer Avenue that night, or has information that could help, please contact the Dayton Police Department.