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Reginald Thomas

Case from Dayton, OH dated Mar 24, 2026

Victim Details

Reginald Thomas

Male

Black / African American

Dayton

OH

2026-03-24

44

Reginald

Thomas

07/05/2026

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On the evening of March 24, 2026, in Dayton, Ohio, a police encounter turned fatal for 44-year-old Reginald Thomas, a Black man whose death would soon draw the attention of community activists. The incident began when a Dayton police officer on routine patrol stopped Thomas, who was riding his bicycle, for a traffic violation because the bike did not have a light.

The interaction between the officer and Thomas quickly escalated. After a brief conversation, Thomas fled on foot, prompting a ...
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  • WYSO: Community leaders demand accountability after police killing in downtown Dayton
  • WKEF: Activists demand independent investigation after death of Reginald Thomas
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