Adrian Days, a 27-year-old man from Harrison Township, OH, tragically died on July 5, 2014. He was working as a security guard at the Old Red Barn Bingo Hall when a fight broke out inside the hall around 2 a.m. As patrons were being escorted outside, someone opened fire, and Days was struck by a bullet while trying to help people get out of the way of the gunfire. The bullet traveled up his spine, causing severe damage.
Despite being armed, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office confirmed that Days did not fire any shots. He was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital and later transferred to Miami Valley Hospital, where he died without regaining consciousness.
The investigation into Adrian Days' death was treated as a homicide, but detectives have not identified any suspects. Dayton police found several handguns under a vehicle on Sherwood Drive, which were connected to the Old Red Barn shootout. The chaotic scene had numerous people shooting, and the investigation remains ongoing. Days' family, including his 4-year-old daughter, Adriana, have been seeking closure and justice for his death.
Days was described as a fun-loving person who would give a homeless person his last dollar to get something to eat. Even in death, he continued to help others by donating his organs, saving four lives. His family has expressed their desire for the person responsible to be brought to justice.
The case remains unsolved, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the sheriff's office. The community continues to remember Adrian Days for his selfless act and the impact he had on those around him.
