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Elmer Rucker

Case from Dayton, OH dated Apr 18, 2018

Victim Details

Elmer Rucker

Male

Black / African American

Dayton

OH

2018-04-18

23

Elmer

Rucker

07/02/2026

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Elmer Rucker, a 23-year-old male from Dayton, Ohio, tragically lost his life on April 18, 2018. He was fatally shot at the Pinewood Gardens apartment complex in Trotwood, Ohio, along with 25-year-old Antonio Collins. Both victims were found inside a car with multiple gunshot wounds. Rucker was transported to Miami Valley Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The Trotwood Police Department launched an investigation into the double homicide. Despite the initial reports of eight to t ...
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  • Victims ID'd in double fatal shooting at Pinewood Gardens in Trotwood
  • Elmer Rucker Obituary | Apr 19, 2018 | Dayton, OH
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    Has anyone else been looking into the security footage angle at Pinewood Gardens? It's just so unset... ...Read More
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    Hey everyone. I’ve been following Elmer Rucker’s case, and something that struck me is the impac... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else been thinking about the security aspect at Pinewood Gardens? I can't help but wonder... ...Read More
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