HAMILTON, Ohio — A Hamilton man is charged with murder after a 34-year-old man was found shot inside a vehicle on Dayton Street early Sunday morning.
Ramello Devonte Matthews, 28, was arrested after police said he is believed to be involved in the shooting death of Tracy Miller. Miller was found suffering from a gunshot wound at around 2:40 a.m. Sunday. He was taken to Kettering Hospital and later to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where he died from his injuries, police said.
The shooting happened not far from the Dayton Lane Pub where Miller had been a patron, his family told The Journal-News.
A person called 911 from the bar and told dispatchers that shots had been fired.
"Boy is in his car, I think he has been shot," the caller said. He told dispatch Miller's vehicle was parked in a lot behind the bar.
Miller was “found unconscious in his vehicle with two gunshot wounds,” according to the police report.
Miller's aunt, Angela Downard, told the Journal-News a witness told the family an altercation broke out that night at the bar.
“We know from a witness that has reached out to family that there was an altercation, he fought back and was able to get out of the bar and was able to get to his car, “ Downard said. “We are under the impression that he recognized he was in a bad situation and tried to get out of there.”
She said her nephew worked at a Hamilton concrete company and loved softball and baseball.
“Tracy was a very good-hearted young man and he was a God fearing young man with a strong faith base,” Downard said. “He loved his family and was goal driven. He wanted to prosper and have a healthier, happier life.”
Hamilton police have not announced any information about a suspect in Miller's death, but the investigation is ongoing. No one has been arrested yet, police said.
Anyone with information can contact Hamilton Police Detective Aaron Hucke at 513.868.5811 ext. 1250.
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