A Dayton man has been indicted for the murder of his ex-girlfriend inside her home earlier this year, according to prosecutors. Montgomery County Prosecuting Attorney Mat Heck announced that 32-year-old Tony Eugene Jackson Jr. has been indicted for the killing of Matyka Brown.
He faces charges of aggravated murder, murder, aggravated burglary, felonious assault, tampering with evidence, and having weapons under disability due to a prior violent offense. The incident occurred on February 10 when Dayton police responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting in the 2900 block of Millicent Avenue.
Officers arrived to find Brown dead in her bedroom from three gunshot wounds. Investigators later confirmed she was Jackson’s ex-girlfriend. According to prosecutors, Jackson first arrived at Brown’s home while her new boyfriend was there, but left after a brief encounter, according to the Dayton Daily News.
He returned later, forced his way into the house, and allegedly pointed a gun at Brown and her two daughters. The children managed to escape to a neighbor’s home before Jackson allegedly shot Brown. Heck emphasized Jackson’s history of violent offenses.
In 2019, he committed an aggravated robbery at the Ohio Loan Company in Dayton and was convicted in 2020. He was released from prison in August 2024 but returned to custody two months later after being arrested for the strangulation of Brown. Jackson was released again on January 26, just two weeks before the fatal shooting.
“This tragic case illustrates why it is so vitally important we take all domestic violence cases seriously and shows how important it is that victims participate in and cooperate with the prosecution of their abusers. And, those convicted of domestic violence should be held accountable and made to serve their entire prison sentence,” Heck said.
Jackson is currently being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $3 million cash bond. His arraignment is scheduled for February 25. The killing has raised fresh concerns about domestic violence and the risk posed when abusers are released early.
Advocates point to Brown’s case as a devastating reminder of the dangers survivors face when abusers return to the community without serving their full sentences.
Brown’s death has left her family and community grappling with grief and unanswered questions, particularly given Jackson’s prior conviction for violence against her. As the case moves through the courts, prosecutors have vowed to pursue justice while reiterating the importance of accountability in domestic violence cases.