Leo Montgomery, a 21-year-old male from Dayton, Ohio, tragically passed away on December 2, 2016. He was fatally shot in the parking lot behind the Roosters restaurant on North Main Street in Dayton. The incident occurred when Leo and Evon Walker were allegedly attempting to purchase marijuana from William Martin, who then opened fire on them. Leo was pronounced dead at the scene due to multiple gunshot wounds, while Evon Walker survived and was taken to the hospital.
William Martin, a
24-year-old Dayton resident, was arrested and initially charged with murder in connection to Leo's death. However, the murder charges were later dropped, and Martin faced federal charges related to drug trafficking and the use of a firearm in connection with a drug crime. According to police reports, Martin claimed that Leo's face looked familiar and that he had seen him on Facebook with guns, identifying him as a member of the "Off Main" gang. Martin also stated that Leo had a gun on his lap but did not threaten or shoot at him.
The case was moved to the federal system due to the circumstances surrounding the shooting, and Martin was held in the Montgomery County Jail since December 6, 2016. The investigation revealed that drugs were found at the scene, and Martin's case was scheduled for a preliminary hearing and bond hearing in federal court.
Leo Montgomery's death was a tragic event that shook the Dayton community, and the subsequent legal proceedings highlighted the complexities of the case. Despite the dropped murder charges, the federal charges against William Martin underscored the serious nature of the incident and its connection to drug-related activities.
