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Tyron Smith

Death by Force
Case Description
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On December 15, 2024, in Dayton, Ohio, 16-year-old Tyron Smith tragically lost his life due to an accidental gunshot wound. The incident occurred in a residence on Burwood Avenue, where Smith and three other teenagers were handling a semi-automatic handgun. They were reportedly passing the firearm around, taking photos and recording videos intended for social media. During this activity, the gun discharged, and Smith was struck in the chest. Emergency responders transported him to Miami Valley H ...Read More
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  • WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio: 15-year-old girl charged in deadly shooting of teen while taking videos with gun
  • dayton-daily-news: 16-year-old shot dead after friends pass gun around ID’d
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    Victim Details

    Tyron Smith

    Male

    Black / African American

    Dayton

    OH

    2024-12-15

    16

    Tyron

    Smith

    11/28/2025

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    This case is incredibly upsetting and my heart goes out to everyone involved, especially Tyron’s f... ...Read More
    12/28/2024
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