A late-night shooting on October 8, 2024, near the 5300 block of Free Pike in Trotwood, Ohio, left 23-year-old Justin Semaj Lee Askew of Dayton dead. The shooting sent two victims seeking help at nearby gas stations; they first arrived at the Shell at 4046 Free Pike and then went to the Sunoco at 3900 Salem Avenue. Both were given immediate medical attention, but Askew was pronounced dead en route to Miami Valley Hospital. The other victim suffered serious injuries.

Trotwood Police are investigating the circumstances. No arrests have been reported and authorities have not publicly identified any suspects. Funeral services for Justin Askew were held October 17, 2024, at the House of Wheat Funeral Home in Dayton, with interment at Shiloh Park Cemetery. If anyone has information about the shooting, contact Trotwood Police detectives at 937-854-3988.