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Elijah Johnson

Case from Dayton, OH dated Jan 14, 2016

Victim Details

Elijah Johnson

Male

Black / African American

Dayton

OH

2016-01-14

1

Elijah

Johnson

07/09/2026

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Elijah Johnson, a 13-month-old boy, tragically lost his life on January 14, 2016, in Dayton, Ohio. He was caught in the crossfire of a drive-by shooting while being held by his mother's boyfriend, Isaiah Smith, outside a house on Arlene Avenue. The shooting also injured Smith and Elijah's grandmother, Diana Hicks. Detectives believe that Smith was the primary target of the attack, carried out by occupants of a black Chevrolet Impala.

Following the incident, Hicks drove away from the scene ...
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  • WDTN: Man arrested in SWAT standoff believed to be linked to child’s murder
  • WKRC: 13-month-old baby fatally shot
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    I’ve been following the case of little Elijah Johnson and it’s honestly so baffling how people c... ...Read More
    01/24/2025
    I can't stop thinking about Diana Hicks and the unbelievable strength she's had to muster through th... ...Read More
    07/17/2024
    Did anyone else notice how the community seemed to come together after little Elijah's tragic death?... ...Read More
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