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David Simmons

Case from Dayton, OH dated Apr 08, 2023

Victim Details

David Simmons

Male

Black / African American

Dayton

OH

2023-04-08

15

David

Simmons

Yes

06/27/2026

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On April 8, 2023, a tragic incident occurred at an apartment complex in Trotwood, Ohio, resulting in the death of 15-year-old David Simmons. The shooting took place late Saturday morning, and Simmons was found fatally shot inside an apartment bedroom.

The Montgomery County Coroner, Dr. Kent Harshbarger, officially identified the victim as David Simmons of Trotwood. The incident shocked the local community and prompted an immediate police response.

In the aftermath of the shooti ...
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  • WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio: Police: Teen shot, killed in Trotwood; 14-year-old taken into custody
  • WRGT: 15-year-old dead after shooting at Trotwood apartment complex
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    Has anyone else read the recent statement from David Simmons' teachers about his passion for music? ... ...Read More
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    I've been thinking a lot about the lock systems in apartment complexes like the one where David Simm... ...Read More
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    It's been a few months since David Simmons' tragic death, and it's still so difficult to wrap my hea... ...Read More
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