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Gary McMiller

Case from Vinton, VA dated Oct 11, 2021

Victim Details

Gary McMiller

Male

Black / African American

Vinton

VA

2021-10-11

38

Gary

McMiller

07/04/2026

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On an autumn evening in Vinton, Virginia, the life of 38-year-old Gary McMiller was tragically cut short. The male victim was fatally shot on October 11, 2021, in the parking lot of a McDonald's on Hardy Road. The incident was the result of a planned marijuana purchase that escalated into a violent attempted robbery. McMiller was transported to a local hospital but ultimately succumbed to his injuries, turning an initial malicious wounding case into a homicide investigation.

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  • https://www.wdbj7.com: Victim in Vinton McDonald’s shooting dies from injuries
  • https://www.wdbj7.com: Police seek shooter after man wounded outside Vinton McDonald’s
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