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William Sarver

Case from Dayton, OH dated Jun 06, 2016

Victim Details

William Sarver

Male

Black / African American

Dayton

OH

2016-06-06

57

William

Sarver

07/05/2026

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William Sarver, a 57-year-old man from Dayton, Ohio, tragically died on June 6, 2016. Sarver was talking to friends in a vehicle on Riverview Avenue when Deonte Snowden, a 36-year-old man, approached and began yelling at him. The situation escalated quickly when Snowden pulled out a gun and shot Sarver once in the stomach. Despite being rushed to the hospital, Sarver succumbed to his injuries.

Following the incident, witnesses called 911, and Snowden fled the scene. He was later indicted ...
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  • Dayton Daily News: William SARVER's Obituary on Dayton Daily News
  • Suspect indicted in June homicide in Dayton - WHIO TV
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