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Desmon Sayles

Death by Force
Case Description
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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- ...Read More
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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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    Victim Details

    Desmon Sayles

    Male

    Black / African American

    Cincinnati

    OH

    2019-09-24

    21

    Desmon

    Sayles

    11/29/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I've been following the case of Desmon Sayles, and something that's been on my mind is how the whole... ...Read More
    05/16/2024
    Has anyone else read about Desmon Sayles's incredible bravery during that horrific home invasion? It... ...Read More
    03/03/2024
    It’s incredibly upsetting to hear about what happened to Desmon Sayles. I can’t imagine the terr... ...Read More
    03/31/2023
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