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Demarius Wood

Death by Force
Case Description
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On July 18, 2024, Demarius Underwood, an 18-year-old from Dayton, Ohio, was tragically killed in a shooting incident that also claimed the life of 25-year-old Dejuan Hooker. The two men were discovered deceased inside a vehicle that had crashed into the back of a house on Cleverly Road around 3:50 PM. The Montgomery County Coroner's Office confirmed their identities shortly after the incident.

The circumstances surrounding the shooting suggest it was part of a broader pattern of violenc ...Read More
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  • dayton-daily-news: Coroner IDs 2 killed in triple shooting in Dayton
  • dayton-daily-news: UPDATE: 2 killed, one critically injured in Dayton triple shooting
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    Victim Details

    Demarius Wood

    Male

    Black / African American

    Dayton

    OH

    2024-07-18

    18

    Demarius

    Wood

    Yes

    11/20/2025

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