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Virgil Lee

Case from Dayton, OH dated Dec 19, 2018

Victim Details

Virgil Lee

Male

Black / African American

Dayton

OH

2018-12-19

48

Virgil

Lee

06/25/2026

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Virgil Lee, a 48-year-old African American man from Trotwood, OH, tragically passed away on December 19, 2018. He was found lying on the ground outside his home in the 2200 block of Kensington Drive in Dayton, OH, with multiple gunshot wounds. The incident occurred around 8:40 p.m., and despite the arrival of Dayton police and medics, life-saving measures were unsuccessful.

Witnesses reported hearing six or seven gunshots and seeing masked individuals fleeing the scene. According to a 911 ...
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  • WDTN: Police identify man killed in Dayton shooting
  • Virgil Lee, IV Obituary | Dec 19, 2018 | Dayton, OH
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    I came across this case recently, and it just breaks my heart for Virgil's family and the community ... ...Read More
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    I can't stop thinking about the vigil that Virgil Lee's family organized. It's truly moving to see a... ...Read More
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