On October 31, 2014, 26-year-old Travis Foley was found dead in Dayton, Ohio, in what authorities have classified as a homicide. At around 12:53 p.m., Dayton Police responded to reports of an unresponsive man found lying in an alley behind Brooklyn Avenue, near West Second Street. Upon arrival, they discovered Foley with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the authorities. The Dayton Police Department and homicide detectives began investigating, and Lt.
David Matthews indicated that the case was being treated as an intentional act, ruling out the possibility of an accident.
Foley's death was recorded as a homicide by the Dayton Police Department, but so far, no suspects have been named. Travis Foley was described as a Black male, born on June 10, 1988. Despite the investigation efforts, this case remains unsolved, and the authorities are encouraging anyone with relevant information to come forward and assist with the investigation.
The murder of Travis Foley remains a cold case, with law enforcement agencies urging the public to provide any leads. The Ohio Attorney General's office and the Dayton Police Department have both appealed to potential witnesses, offering anonymous tip lines in the hope of uncovering details that could bring justice to Travis and his family.