Zayn Michael "Zay" Disher, a 24-year-old resident of Toledo, Ohio, tragically passed away on October 27, 2024. Disher was found with multiple gunshot wounds inside a residence located in the 2500 block of Airport Highway around 3:46 a.m. He was rushed to the University of Toledo Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead approximately two and a half hours later. The Lucas County Coroner's Office later confirmed that the cause of death was due to these gunshot injuries.
In connection with Disher's death, Elijah Garza, also 24 years old, has been indicted on two counts of murder and one count of felonious assault. The indictment came after an investigation revealed that Garza allegedly shot Disher with a handgun. Following the incident, Garza was arrested on October 28, 2024, just a day after the shooting. He is from the Detroit metro area and has been charged in relation to this tragic event.
The community reacted to Disher's death with sorrow, holding a vigil in his memory on October 28. Family and friends gathered to honor him with moments of silence and candlelight tributes, reflecting on his life and the impact he had on those around him. As the legal proceedings against Garza unfold, the case has drawn attention in Toledo, highlighting issues of gun violence and its devastating effects on families and communities.
