On July 29, 2023, at about 4:10 a.m., 28-year-old Melchizedec D. Israel-Miller was shot in the head and killed during a large gathering in the parking lot of the DeSoto Bass public housing complex in Dayton, Ohio. Court documents say a 34-year-old man identified as a close friend became angry with someone at the gathering, drew a firearm, and shot Israel-Miller. Israel-Miller was pronounced dead at the scene.

Reports state the suspect allegedly took items from Israel-Miller’s pocket, forced entry into a vehicle at gunpoint, and fled. A warrant was issued and the suspect was later arrested. Melchizedec D’Solomon Yisrael, born September 6, 1994, was remembered as a devoted father and family member; he is survived by his parents, several siblings, and five children. Funeral services were held August 9, 2023, at H. H. Roberts Mortuary, with entombment at Woodland Mausoleum.

Does anyone have information about the gathering that night or knew Melchizedec and can help fill in what happened?