A man is murdered in Dayton, OH On June 16, 2015, Larry Axel, a 39-year-old resident of Dayton, Ohio, was found shot to death in an alley near the 3700 block of West Third Street. The discovery was made early in the morning, and police were alerted to the scene at around 6 a.m. Axel had suffered multiple gunshot wounds, and he was pronounced dead upon arrival. The investigation by the Dayton Police Department determined that the incident was a homicide, but no suspects have been identified, and the case remains unsolved to
this day.
Witnesses reported hearing gunshots earlier that morning, but it remains unclear whether Axel was killed where his body was found or at another location before being moved. Despite efforts from law enforcement to gather more information, the case remains one of Dayton's many unsolved homicides. Axel’s death was the tenth homicide recorded in Dayton for that year, raising concerns about the ongoing issue of gun violence in the city.
Authorities have appealed to the public for any information that might help bring closure to Axel’s case. The Dayton Police Department continues to investigate the homicide, and anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact the authorities to assist in solving this crime. This case is a somber reminder of the many unsolved homicides in Dayton, highlighting the importance of community involvement in resolving these tragic incidents.
