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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. ...Read More
James was a student at Trotwood-Madison High School. His death marked one of several fatal shootings involving teenagers in Dayton in early 2025. ...Read More
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James Thomas Jr.
Male
Black / African American
Dayton
OH
2025-01-18
16
James
Thomas
11/11/2025
Forum Posts (2)
I've been following the case of James R. Thomas Jr., and it's devastating to think about everything ... ...Read More
04/13/2025
04/13/2025
I keep thinking about James's smile and how much he loved playing basketball. A friend mentioned Jam... ...Read More
02/14/2025
02/14/2025
