Dominique Elijahjuan Battle, 35, was shot and killed in Dayton, Ohio, on December 6, 2023. The shooting took place in a residential area after a confrontation; Battle suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead shortly after emergency responders arrived.

Authorities describe the death as a homicide and opened an investigation that gathered evidence and witness statements pointing toward involvement by people known to Battle. Friends and family remember Battle as vibrant and caring, and his death has heightened concern about gun violence in the community.

If anyone knew Dominique, was present that night, or has information about who was involved, please come forward to help investigators.