On July 21, 2023, 25-year-old D’Jontaez Ross was fatally shot while sleeping on a couch at his residence on Libby Lane in Marion, Ohio. Marion police responded to the address at about 11:10 p.m. that night and found Ross deceased.

Police identified and arrested Ross’s roommate, 21-year-old Justin Brady, in connection with the shooting; Brady was taken into custody shortly after the incident as the investigation continued.

D’Jontaez Ross was born October 7, 1997, to Kameecia Ross and was known for his love of music, art, and cars. Few public details are available about what led to the shooting.

If anyone who knew D’Jontaez or who was in the Libby Lane area that night has information, please share it with Marion investigators.