Turell Justice, a 35-year-old male from Dayton, Ohio, tragically passed away on March 13, 2022. He was fatally shot while sitting in a vehicle at a red light on Germantown Street and Gettysburg Avenue in Dayton. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning when a dark-colored sedan pulled up beside them and opened fire. Justice succumbed to his injuries at Miami Valley Hospital, and the Montgomery County Coroner's Office ruled his death a homicide.
The investigation into
Turell Justice's death revealed that he and Leasha Owens, a 24-year-old woman from Dayton, were both victims of a drive-by shooting. The shooter or shooters have not been identified, and no arrests have been made in connection with the case. Dayton Police have described the suspect vehicle as a dark-colored sedan, but the motive behind the shooting remains unclear. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Dayton Police Department or Miami Valley Crime Stoppers.
The loss of Turell Justice has deeply affected his family, friends, and the community. His friend Chrisha Taylor, who was present during the shooting, expressed heartbreak over the incident and called for justice for Justice and Owens. The community has set up memorials at the intersection where the shooting occurred, and many are seeking answers and accountability for the senseless violence that took two lives that night.
The investigation continues as authorities work to identify and apprehend those responsible for the tragic deaths of Turell Justice and Leasha Owens. The Dayton Police Department has asked for the public's assistance in providing any information that could help solve the case.
