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John Smoot

Case from Toledo, OH dated Jun 13, 2026

Victim Details

John Smoot

Male

Black / African American

Toledo

OH

2026-06-13

53

John

Smoot

07/17/2026

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A sense of normalcy was shattered on a Saturday morning in Toledo, Ohio, when 53-year-old John Wayne Smoot Jr. was shot and killed on June 13, 2026. A hardworking contractor, Smoot was known throughout his community as a good and friendly person, always willing to lend a hand to those in need. His cousin, Nicholas Stone, who had helped raise him, remembered Smoot as a respected man who was dedicated to his work and his family. The loss was particularly devastating for the family, as it came less ...
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  • https://www.13abc.com: Man arrested in Toledo fatal shooting on Saturday, police say
  • John Smoot, 53, died after being shot Saturday morning, according ...
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