Do you know who murdered Dion? Dion DeAngelo Thomas, an 18-year-old resident of Cincinnati, Ohio, was tragically killed on June 26, 2011. The incident took place at 23 Back Street, in the neighborhood of Over-the-Rhine, a part of Cincinnati known for facing significant social and economic challenges. Dion was shot, and the case remains an unsolved homicide. The Cincinnati Police Department continues to seek information that might lead to solving the crime, encouraging anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward.
Dion Thomas was described as a young man whose death touched many in his community. He is memorialized on platforms such as Gun Memorial, where candles have been lit to honor his memory. This page reflects the impact of gun violence not just on the victims, but on the communities left behind, and serves as a place where those who knew Dion or who are impacted by gun violence can leave tributes. Dion’s final resting place is at Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati, where a memorial has been created for him on Find A Grave, allowing people to visit his virtual grave and pay their respects.
Dion’s murder, like many other gun-related incidents, remains part of a larger ongoing struggle against violence in Cincinnati. Community members and local authorities continue to appeal for information that could help bring justice to Dion and closure to his family. His death remains part of the cold case files of the Ohio Attorney General's Office, where investigators work in collaboration with the local law enforcement to try and uncover new leads that might solve the case.
If anyone has information about this case, they are encouraged to contact the Cincinnati Police Department or provide anonymous tips through platforms made available by law enforcement.
