Nais Juwan Malik McVay, 24, of Middletown, Ohio, was fatally shot while sitting in a car at the corner of Young and Woodlawn on September 13, 2022. The shooting happened in front of his three-year-old son and has been described by the family as an ambush carried out by people Nais knew from his past.

No arrests have been announced and the Middletown Police Department’s investigation remains open; the family says a lack of hard evidence has hampered progress. Nais’s mother and sister have spoken of their frustration and heartbreak, and the family has organized community events such as balloon releases to honor him and urge anyone with information to step forward.

Nais enjoyed sports, gaming, and spending time with his children and is remembered as a beloved father, son, and friend. If anyone has information about the shooting or was in the area of Young and Woodlawn on September 13, 2022, please come forward.