On November 11, 2024, 24-year-old Antwan Lavelle McCathron Jr. was fatally shot during an altercation at the Desoto Bass Courts apartments in Dayton, Ohio. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. in the 1700 block of West Stewart Street. McCathron was transported to Miami Valley Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Another victim, 29-year-old De’Ja Powers, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Dayton police have identified two suspects believed to be involved in the shooting; however, their identities have not been publicly disclosed, and they remain at large. Investigators suggest that the shooting resulted from an argument, but specific details have not been released.
Born on January 16, 2000, McCathron was remembered during services held on November 22, 2024, at the Donald Jordan Memorial Chapel in Dayton. The deaths of McCathron and Powers have deeply affected their families and the Dayton community, highlighting the urgent need to address escalating violence in the area. Authorities continue to seek information from the public to apprehend the suspects and bring justice to the victims' families.
