Damon Dillard, also known as Noble Musa El Bey, was a 50-year-old man from Canton, Ohio, who was shot and killed on July 4, 2023. His death has been ruled a homicide and investigators say the shooting occurred during an altercation. Police have identified several suspects but have not publicly released names, and no arrests have been announced.

Dillard was a father of three and was remembered by friends and family as someone who sought peace and connection and tried to uplift those around him. The community reacted with shock and grief, and his death prompted renewed calls for awareness and action against gun violence in the area.

If anyone has information about the altercation or the suspects, please contact the Canton Police Department.