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Desmon Sayles

Case from Cincinnati, OH dated Sep 24, 2019

Victim Details

Desmon Sayles

Male

Black / African American

Cincinnati

OH

2019-09-24

21

Desmon

Sayles

07/15/2026

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Desmon Sayles, a 21-year-old African American man from Cincinnati, OH, tragically lost his life on September 24, 2019. He was fatally shot at the Willows of Springdale apartment complex in Springdale, Ohio. Sayles was found in an apartment suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. The incident occurred just before noon, and police later detained one of three individuals seen fleeing the scene.

The shooting was part of a home invasion. Sayles is being hailed as a hero for shielding a 3- ...
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  • https://www.fox19.com: Suspect charged with murder in Springdale shooting was looking for drugs, money, documents say
  • WKRC: One shot to death at Springdale apartment complex
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    I've been following the case of Desmon Sayles, and something that's been on my mind is how the whole... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else read about Desmon Sayles's incredible bravery during that horrific home invasion? It... ...Read More
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    It’s incredibly upsetting to hear about what happened to Desmon Sayles. I can’t imagine the terr... ...Read More
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