Justin Wilson, a 37-year-old man from Wilmington, was one of three victims found shot to death inside a house in the 2600 block of North Gettysburg Avenue in Dayton, OH, on November 24, 2020. The incident was later determined to be a targeted attack stemming from a robbery connected to a drug deal.
Police arrested 41-year-old Octavius Lamont Humphrey Sr., of Trotwood, in connection with the triple homicide.
Humphrey was booked on charges of murder, tampering with evidence, and having weapons while under disability. Investigators found a large amount of marijuana and several weapons at Humphrey's residence, which linked him to the crime scene. Humphrey was known to Dayton Police prior to this incident, having a prior marijuana-related charge in 2018.
The investigation revealed that Humphrey and the victims were acquaintances, and the shooting was not a random act of violence. The case highlighted the dangers associated with drug-related activities and the impact on families and communities. Humphrey was later convicted on six counts of murder and other related charges, and he is awaiting sentencing.
The tragic deaths of Justin Wilson, Dontay Alston, and Michael Jackson underscore the devastating consequences of criminal activities tied to drug sales and the importance of community safety and law enforcement efforts to address such issues.
