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Ryan Vanbuskirk

Case from Lima, OH dated Nov 21, 2016

Victim Details

Ryan Vanbuskirk

Male

White / Caucasian

Lima

OH

2016-11-21

35

Ryan

Vanbuskirk

06/26/2026

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Ryan VanBuskirk, a 35-year-old man from Wapakoneta, Ohio, tragically passed away on November 21, 2016, at Lima Memorial Hospital. His death was the result of a shooting incident that occurred during a drug deal in the 700 block of Catalpa Avenue in Lima. VanBuskirk was known for being a hard-working individual who loved his children deeply.

The investigation into VanBuskirk's death led to the arrest of two individuals: Rione A. Gray, a 22-year-old from Florissant, Missouri, and Chaz Jacks ...
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