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Brandon Shells Jr.

Case from Dayton, OH dated Oct 26, 2013

Victim Details

Brandon Shells Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Dayton

OH

2013-10-26

18

Brandon

Shells Jr.

07/13/2026

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Brandon Shells Jr., an 18-year-old African American male from Dayton, Ohio, tragically died on October 26, 2013. He was affectionately known as "BJ" by his family and friends. Brandon was found dead the day after he was shot, in between two houses in the 200 block of Boyer Street, about five miles from his home. The circumstances of his death were particularly puzzling as he was not dressed for the cold weather, having no jacket on the night he was killed.

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  • WDTN: WEB EXTRA: Brandon Shells' family recounts his murder
  • Brandon Shells Jr., age 18 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    I can't stop thinking about how Brandon was found without a jacket on that frigid night. It just mak... ...Read More
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