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DaMonta Meals

Case from Dayton, OH dated Aug 09, 2021

Victim Details

DaMonta Meals

Male

Dayton

OH

2021-08-09

16

DaMonta

Meals

07/06/2026

Case Description

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On August 9, 2021, 16-year-old Da'Monta Meals tragically lost his life in Dayton, Ohio. The incident occurred in the 800 block of Westwood Avenue around 11:15 p.m. Da'Monta was in his mother's vehicle with another 14-year-old when they reportedly found a gun in the glovebox. According to Major Brian Johns of the Dayton Police Department, the gun discharged once, and the 14-year-old fled the vehicle, hearing another shot before running away. When officers arrived at the scene, Da'Monta was found ...
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  • WDTN.com: Coroner identifies teen killed in Dayton shooting Monday night

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