James Cockrell, a 39-year-old resident of Dayton, Ohio, died from a gunshot wound to the stomach on December 25, 2023. The Montgomery County Coroner’s Office confirmed the fatal wound after emergency responders were called to the scene; responders were unable to save him.

The shooting occurred on Christmas Day, and no arrests or suspects have been publicly announced as the investigation continues. A funeral service is scheduled for January 6, 2024.

If anyone in the Dayton area has information about the shooting or knew James and his routines, please come forward to assist the ongoing investigation.