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Isaiah Murray

Death by Force
Case Description
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On January 12, 2024, a tragic incident occurred outside the Greater Dayton Recreation Center in Dayton, Ohio, resulting in the death of 20-year-old Isaiah Murray. The shooting took place around 12:25 p.m., prompting a lockdown of both the recreation center and the nearby Roosevelt Elementary School as authorities searched for the suspects.

Isaiah Murray was pronounced dead at the scene by Montgomery County Coroner Dr. Kent Harshbarger. The shooting occurred on the outdoor basketball cou ...Read More
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  • WKEF: Man shot dead on Dayton basketball court identified | WKEF
  • WKEF: Shooting in Dayton sends local elementary school into lockdown | WKEF
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    Victim Details

    Isaiah Murray

    Male

    Black / African American

    Dayton

    OH

    2024-01-12

    20

    Isaiah

    Murray

    Yes

    11/25/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Hey everyone, I've been reading through the updates on Isaiah Murray's case, and I just can't stop t... ...Read More
    09/20/2024
    I'm really struck by how a simple day of playing basketball at the Greater Dayton Recreation Center ... ...Read More
    08/15/2024
    Gosh, I'm just trying to wrap my head around this tragic loss for Isaiah Murray's family. It’s so ... ...Read More
    01/25/2024
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