On January 18, 2012, Derrick Sturgill was killed during a home invasion in Dayton, Ohio. The incident occurred at a residence on the 500 block of Deeds Avenue. Police responded to the scene and discovered that Sturgill had been the intended target of the intruders. According to investigators, three masked men entered the home around 10 p.m., assaulted Sturgill, and then shot him multiple times. Sturgill was taken to Miami Valley Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries later that evening.
Police initially believed the crime may have been linked to another individual connected to the residence, but further investigation revealed that Sturgill was specifically targeted, likely for reasons tied to his own activities, which were suggested to be drug-related.
Despite the efforts of the Dayton Police Department and numerous leads pursued by detectives, the case remains unsolved. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation continues to include Sturgill's case in its unsolved homicide database, appealing for any information that might help solve the crime. Sturgill was memorialized among other victims of homicide in Montgomery County in 2012, underscoring the ongoing desire for justice and closure for his loved ones and the community.
