Brandon Miller Death - In Memoriam including Brandon Miller Obituary

Publish date: 2024-06-12

Brandon Miller Murder Suspect Arrested in Cincinnati

Cincinnati police have arrested an 18-year-old suspect in the July murder of 41-year-old Brandon Miller. On Tuesday, the Cincinnati Police Department announced that an investigation led to the arrest of Dacari Isham for a fatal shooting that took place on July 11 on Findlay Street just before 1 p.m.

About the Victim

According to the Hamilton County Coroner's Office, Brandon Miller was the victim killed in the shooting incident. Police previously said that Miller was found with gunshot wounds inside a vehicle and was transported to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries.

Miller's family believes he was running an errand for his mother, who was battling cancer at the time, when he was fatally shot. He was a father of five children, according to his family members.

Suspect Arrested and Charged

The suspect, 18-year-old Dacari Isham, was taken into custody following an investigation. He is expected to appear in court on Wednesday to face charges in Miller's murder.

Miller's mother, Margaret Miller, commented that "today is a good day for me" when she learned a suspect had been arrested in her son's case.

Seeking Justice for Her Son

"And hopefully now with that behind me, I can get some rest. And now hopefully my son can rest in peace without being disturbed," Margaret said.

She claimed to have had direct contact with the suspect in question, saying "I have seen this young man every single day, every day of my life, that I go to the store."

Despite Miller's mother stating she had met Isham before, she said she had never seen the two together in Brandon's presence.

"There is none. Absolutely no idea. Nothing at all. So I'm just curious as to why. So all I want is justice for my child," Margaret stated.

Conclusion

The arrest of Dacari Isham marks an important step in the investigation into Brandon Miller's tragic murder. While the motive remains unclear, police and Miller's grieving family hope the suspect will now face accountability through the justice system.

The case highlights both the complexities of homicides as well as the profound impact on victims' loved ones. Miller's mother awaits answers about what led to her son's senseless killing as she mourns the loss of a caring father.

For Cincinnati communities struggling with violent crime, the arrest demonstrates law enforcement's commitment to pursuing justice. But it also underscores the need for broader efforts to prevent such violence from occurring in the first place.