Family and friends remember Fulton homicide victim Dominique Ford on one-year anniversary
Alison Patton
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ)
Saturday marked one year since Fulton man, Dominique Ford was shot and killed in his apartment.
Ford’s family and friends held a one-year remembrance vigil for him Saturday at the Fulton High School football field.
Ford was shot in his apartment and died from his injuries Oct. 25, 2024, according to previous reporting. He was 27 years old when he died. The investigation and the family’s search for answers is on going.
Ford’s mom, Tacia Brandt said she can’t believe it’s already been a year.
“I hoped they would have an arrest or something at this point. Doesn’t mean it makes it better. I won’t get Dominique back,” Tacia said.
Ford’s cousin Shakir Brandt said “Dommo” is more like a brother to him, and not knowing what happened to him is difficult.
“It’s hard not knowing exactly who did this or why,” Shakir said. “We may never figure out that answer, but I know that God willing, he’s going to bring my cousin justice.”
In April, police said that the investigation into the homicide had moved forward some, but they were still waiting on a few key pieces on information. Police also said at the time that they had not yet heard back from Virginia, a place where evidence in the case was sent to help with the investigation.
Tacia announced the vigil on her Facebook page.
Ford’s friends and family gathered on the Fulton High School football field, where Ford used to play, to share stories about him.
“Dominique was number seven forever, so I just saw it fitting a year that I want to have more of a football evening for him,” Tacia said. “When I walked into this football field that I just could feel Dominique.”
The Fulton Police Department released surveillance video about a month after Ford’s death of a person believed to be a suspect in the case.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Fulton Police Department or Crimestoppers to remain anonymous.