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Dayton Wenz

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the late hours of a Saturday night in Omaha, Nebraska, the life of 18-year-old Dayton Wenz was tragically cut short. On August 6, 2022, after 11:00 p.m., Omaha police officers were dispatched to the area of North 34th and Davenport Streets following a report of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they discovered a grim scene. Dayton Wenz, a Caucasian male, was found on the sidewalk, suffering from serious injuries sustained from gunfire. Emergency medical personnel rushed him to a nearby hospital ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Dayton Wenz

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Omaha

    NE

    2022-08-06

    18

    Dayton

    Wenz

    Yes

    11/04/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I've been following Dayton's case closely and I can't stop thinking about how he used to work at Jas... ...Read More
    11/20/2024
    I’ve been reflecting a lot on Dayton’s life and achievements, especially how much he managed to ... ...Read More
    05/01/2023
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