Morrell M. Fontenot, a 33-year-old resident of Dayton, Ohio, tragically lost his life on July 28, 2024, in a shooting incident. The incident occurred in the 2800 block of Salem Avenue, Dayton, at approximately 12:41 a.m. Fontenot was pronounced dead at the scene of the reported shooting.
Born on July 8, 1991, to Stephanie Fontenot and Terrance Paschal, Morrell Fontenot was just 33 years old at the time of his untimely death. The Montgomery County Coroner, Dr.
Kent Harshbarger, officially identified Fontenot as the victim of the shooting on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.
As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made in connection with Fontenot's death. The Dayton Police Department is actively investigating the case and has reached out to the public for assistance in identifying potential suspects. Lieutenant Steven Bauer of the Dayton Police Department confirmed the fatal shooting near an Arby's restaurant in Dayton.
A visitation for Morrell Fontenot was scheduled for August 9, 2024, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Newcomer North Chapel in Dayton, Ohio, allowing friends and family to pay their respects.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding Fontenot's death is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to help solve this case.
