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John Smelko

Case from Dayton, OH dated Nov 16, 2014

Victim Details

John R. Smelko

Male

White / Caucasian

Dayton

OH

2014-11-16

40

John

Smelko

06/29/2026

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John R. Smelko, a 40-year-old white male from Dayton, OH, tragically died on November 16, 2014. He was shot and killed by Dayton police officer Raymond Dine at Smelko's home on Huffman Avenue. The incident occurred late Sunday night when police responded to a disconnected 911 call. Upon arriving, officers saw a hand with a gun pointed at them through the partially opened door. Despite repeated orders to show his hands, Smelko produced a firearm and pointed it at the police officer, who then fire ...
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  • Dayton Police: Officer shoots man who pointed gun at him
  • Police: Officer shoots man who pointed gun at him - Observer-Reporter

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