Brandon Jamal Dearmond, a 30-year-old African American man from Springfield, Ohio, tragically lost his life on March 24, 2017. He was fatally shot in a drive-by shooting incident in the 1300 block of Linden Avenue. Dearmond was found with multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene despite efforts to resuscitate him.
The incident occurred early in the morning when Dearmond was visiting a woman's house with his cousin.
As they approached the house, a car pulled up and fired multiple rounds at them. Dearmond's cousin managed to escape unharmed, but Dearmond was hit multiple times and succumbed to his injuries on the porch of the house.
Springfield Police Division launched an investigation into the shooting, but as of the time of the reports, no arrests had been made. The case remains open, and the police have not provided any updates on potential suspects or developments in the investigation.
The loss of Brandon Jamal Dearmond was deeply felt by his family and the community. He is remembered fondly by his loved ones, who continue to seek justice for his untimely death.
