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James Thomas

Case from Dayton, OH dated Jan 18, 2025

Victim Details

James Thomas Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Dayton

OH

2025-01-18

16

James

Thomas

07/07/2026

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On January 18, 2025, 16-year-old African American male James R. Thomas Jr. was tragically killed in a shooting in Dayton, Ohio. The incident occurred around 12:57 a.m. in the 900 block of Sherwood Drive. Emergency responders arrived to find James unresponsive with a gunshot wound, and he was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after 1:10 a.m.

James was a student at Trotwood-Madison High School. His death marked one of several fatal shootings involving teenagers in Dayton in early 2025. ...
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  • WKEF: Victim of overnight shooting on Sherwood Drive identified
  • https://www.wdtn.com/news/local-news/one-dead-after-early-saturday-morning-shooting-in-dayton/
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    I've been following the case of James R. Thomas Jr., and it's devastating to think about everything ... ...Read More
    04/13/2025
    I keep thinking about James's smile and how much he loved playing basketball. A friend mentioned Jam... ...Read More
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