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Harold Smith Jr.

Case from Dayton, OH dated Nov 12, 2016

Victim Details

Harold G. Smith Jr.

Male

White / Caucasian

Dayton

OH

2016-11-12

48

Harold

Smith Jr.

06/28/2026

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Harold G. Smith Jr., a 48-year-old male from Dayton, Ohio, tragically passed away on November 12, 2016. The Montgomery County Coroner's Office confirmed that Harold died from a gunshot wound, identifying him as the victim of a shooting in Drexel, Ohio. The circumstances surrounding his death were investigated as a homicide, but details about arrests, suspects, or ongoing litigation related to his murder were not immediately available.

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  • Dayton Daily News: Harold G. SMITH Jr.'s Obituary on Dayton Daily News
  • WDTN: Police looking for suspect in Trotwood shooting
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