Brandion Keith Clemons, a 29-year-old Black man known for his funny, loving, and protective nature, was a devoted father and loyal friend. Born on July 4, 1990, he was a resident of Dayton, Ohio, and a graduate of Meadowdale High School. Those who knew him remembered his caring personality. His life was cut short in the early morning hours of Saturday, November 2, 2019, leaving a void in the lives of his family and friends.
The fatal incident occurred around 3:40 a.m. in the 3900 block of West Third Street in Dayton. Clemons was at an unlicensed after-hours bar when gunfire erupted. A 911 caller reported witnessing the shooting and seeing Clemons fall to the ground, not breathing. The caller, however, did not see who fired the shots. According to police dispatch records, authorities were looking for three armed suspects who fled the scene immediately after the shooting.
First responders arrived to a chaotic scene, but Clemons succumbed to his injuries.
The Montgomery County Coroner’s Office later completed an autopsy, and investigators from the Dayton Police Department's Homicide Unit officially ruled his death a homicide. The specific details of his injuries were not publicly released by the coroner.
The Dayton Police Department launched a full investigation into the shooting. Lt. Jason Hall of the homicide unit emphasized the crucial role of community assistance in solving the case. "As with any investigation, witnesses are vital in determining what occurred and identifying persons involved," Hall stated in the days following the incident. Despite the plea for information and the search for three suspects, the case has grown cold, with no arrests made or suspects publicly identified.
The loss of Brandion Clemons was deeply felt by his extensive network of family and friends. He was survived by his mother, Lolita Clemons; his father, Brandon Walder; his grandmother, Barbara Story; and his three children, Avion, Airreyon, and Nadia. He also left behind numerous siblings, aunts, uncles, and cousins. His family's grief was compounded years later by the death of his brother, Shaquiel Clemons, in February 2023.
In the years since his death, Clemons’s loved ones have continued to mourn and remember him, sharing memories and messages online. His death marked another tragic loss to gun violence in a city that had experienced a significant mass shooting just a few months prior in its Oregon District, an event that heightened community awareness of the impact of such violence.
The investigation into Brandion Clemons's murder remains open and active. Authorities continue to ask for the public's help to bring those responsible to justice. Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the Dayton Police Department at 937-333-COPS (2677). For those who wish to provide information anonymously, they can call Miami Valley Crime Stoppers at 937-222-STOP (7867). The case remains unsolved as of November 2026, and his family is still waiting for answers.
