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Devonta Hoskins

Case from Dayton, OH dated Mar 15, 2016

Victim Details

Devonta Hoskins

Male

Black / African American

Dayton

OH

2016-03-15

17

Devonta

Hoskins

07/07/2026

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Devonta Hoskins, a 17-year-old African American male from Dayton, OH, tragically died on March 15, 2016, from a gunshot wound to the torso. He was pronounced dead shortly after being driven to Good Samaritan Hospital. The incident occurred following a large fight at Residence Park in Dayton, where shots were fired as the crowd dispersed. Hoskins was not involved in the fight but was caught in the crossfire.

Dayton police launched an investigation into the shooting, but despite following u ...
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  • 17-year-old identified after being fatally shot in Dayton
  • Devonta Hoskins, age 17 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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