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Gregory Ray Dillon

Death by Force
Case Description
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Gregory Ray Dillon, a 31-year-old man from Dayton, Ohio, tragically lost his life on August 10, 2023, in a shooting incident. The event unfolded following an altercation, during which Dillon was shot twice in the head.

After an investigation that included numerous eyewitness statements, authorities identified 18-year-old Ja'Shawn Lee Jones as the primary suspect in the case. Witnesses reported that Jones had entered a nearby house following the shooting. Subsequently, Jones was indicted ...Read More
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  • dayton-daily-news: Murder charges filed after argument leads to shooting in Dayton; Victim ID’d
  • WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio: 1 dead, 1 in custody in shooting on Dayton’s east side
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    Victim Details

    Gregory Ray Dillon

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Dayton

    OH

    2023-08-10

    31

    Gregory

    Ray Dillon

    Yes

    11/16/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Did anyone else hear about the testimony from witnesses during Jones's trial? I was following along ... ...Read More
    05/28/2024
    I've been following the tragic case of Gregory Dillon, and it just weighs heavily on me thinking abo... ...Read More
    03/01/2024
    Hey everyone,
    I've been following Greg Dillon's case pretty closely, and something about the neig... ...Read More
    02/14/2024
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