On January 4, 2023, 23-year-old James Anderson was fatally shot during a disturbance at the DeSoto Bass apartment complex in Dayton, Ohio. The shooting took place in the 1800 block of Banker Place; two men were struck during the incident and 22-year-old Victor Humphrey was also killed. Anderson was taken to a local hospital but succumbed to his injuries shortly thereafter. Dayton police arrived around 4:13 p.m., found two victims, and pronounced one dead at the scene while the other was critically injured.

Police say multiple people were involved in the altercation that led to the gunfire and that a suspect reportedly fled the scene. The Montgomery County Coroner’s Office ruled Anderson’s death a homicide. No arrests have been announced and investigators are reviewing surveillance footage and seeking tips from the public.

If anyone has information about what happened at Banker Place on January 4, police ask that they come forward to assist the investigation.