Murder Victim
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Channel: Dayton 24/7 Now · 2012 · News & Politics
DAYTON -- Friends and family of a man shot and killed inside his own home, are calling for justice.More than a dozen people gathered at the home on Deeds Avenue where Derick Sturgill died during a home invasion.It happened back in January. Thursday was his 29th birthday, and his family celebrated with balloons, candles and pictures."We need justice so we can be at peace, so he can be at peace," said Melissa Mesarosh, the victim's fiancee, "I just can't get over it. I don't think I ever will. I don't think it will ever get any easier.""It's been very hard since he passed away," said Randi Sturgill, victim's sister, "The person is still walking around out there while we're here hurting and he's not here no more."The family says it's been five months since Derick was killed.Still no suspects or arrests made in the case. The family is asking if anyone has any information to call police.
