Charles Lamond Nolan

Charles Lamond Nolan, known affectionately to some as “BooMan,” was remembered for his outgoing, humorous, and giving personality. A 48-year-old Black man, he was a father of three and worked as a laborer for Mahle in Dayton, Ohio. His life was a valued part of his community, but it was cut short in a moment of violence just after the Christmas holiday in 2022. His death left a void in the lives of his family and friends, who mourned the senseless tragedy and the loss of a man they loved.

On the evening of Wednesday, December 28, 2022, a disturbance broke out inside a residence in a neighborhood that police described as having very few violent calls. Around 6:15 p.m., Dayton Police Department officers and medics were dispatched to the 100 block of Fountain Avenue following a distressing 911 call. The caller reported that a man had been shot and was unresponsive, though he was still moving. The dispatcher instructed the caller to apply pressure to the wound on the man’s left side and perform CPR until help arrived. The victim was Charles Nolan, who had sustained a gunshot wound to his stomach. Despite the efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Dayton Police Department immediately began an investigation into the homicide. Detectives learned that a woman, identified as the suspect, had fled the residence on foot after the shooting. Police named 37-year-old Cierra Jett as the person they were seeking in connection with Nolan’s death. According to Dayton Police Lt. Jeff Thomas, investigators knew there was a disturbance inside the home but were still working to determine what had precipitated the fatal encounter.

The day after the shooting, on Thursday, December 29, 2022, Dayton police successfully located Cierra Jett. Following her apprehension, the case was turned over to the Montgomery County Prosecutor's Office to determine formal charges. The Montgomery County Coroner's Office officially confirmed Charles Nolan's identity and that his death was a result of the shooting.

The case against Cierra Jett then entered the court system. As of early 2023, the matter was proceeding through the legal process. The charges and the specific details of the court proceedings have not been widely publicized, but the case is active within the Montgomery County courts. The "litigation" status indicates that the pursuit of justice for Charles Nolan is ongoing, moving through the necessary phases of the criminal justice system.

In the wake of his death, Charles Nolan’s family announced funeral services to be held in mid-January 2023 at the Thomas Funeral Home in Trotwood. Friends and family shared their grief and offered condolences, remembering a man who was a good soul with great potential. One relative expressed profound sadness, writing, "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal." The investigation into the precise circumstances that led to the tragic shooting on Fountain Avenue continues as the legal case unfolds.