Elroy Facey, a 41-year-old male of African American ethnicity from Dayton, Ohio, was tragically shot and killed on May 3, 2017. Facey was a well-known music and entertainment promoter in the Dayton area. His death occurred at the Summit Square apartments off Hoover Avenue.
The investigation into Facey's death led to the arrest and conviction of two individuals.
Elexus Dawkins, a 17-year-old girl at the time, was charged with four counts of murder, two counts of aggravated robbery, and two counts of felonious assault. She was convicted in October 2017 and sentenced to 15 years to life in prison. Michael J. Wood Jr., a 19-year-old man, was also charged with four counts of murder, two counts of aggravated robbery, and two counts of felonious assault. Wood was convicted and sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for his role in Facey's death.
The case revealed that Facey was shot while a sex act was being performed on him by Dawkins in a vehicle. Wood, who was present during the incident, shot Facey as he attempted to flee. The Montgomery County Prosecutor’s Office stated that Wood and Dawkins had planned to rob Facey.
The tragic death of Elroy Facey and the subsequent legal proceedings against Dawkins and Wood brought attention to the dangers faced by individuals involved in the music and entertainment industry, as well as the severe consequences of violent crimes.
