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Deante Johnson

Death by Force
Case Description
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On May 22, 2024, 16-year-old Deante Johnson was fatally shot in a residence on Shaftesbury Road in Dayton, Ohio. The incident also claimed the lives of 32-year-old Precious Taste and her unborn child. Dayton police responded to reports of gunfire around 6:20 a.m. and discovered the victims inside the home.

Investigations revealed that Nicole "Nico" Cunigan Jr., 32, had a prior relationship with Taste and was the father of her twins. Authorities allege that Cunigan entered the home thro ...Read More
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  • dayton-daily-news: US Marshals offer $5K reward for Dayton man accused of killing pregnant woman, teen boy
  • WKEF: Dayton 24/7 Now Investigates: DPD continues search for suspect with lengthy history
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    Victim Details

    Deante Johnson

    Male

    Black / African American

    Dayton

    OH

    2024-05-22

    16

    Deante

    Johnson

    Yes

    11/07/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Does anyone else find it chilling how Cunigan managed to evade capture for over two months after the... ...Read More
    12/12/2024
    Did anyone else catch that the car Cunigan fled in was found in Trotwood? It's bizarre to me that he... ...Read More
    06/13/2024
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