On the evening of March 24, 2026, in Dayton, Ohio, a police encounter turned fatal for 44-year-old Reginald Thomas, a Black man whose death would soon draw the attention of community activists. The incident began when a Dayton police officer on routine patrol stopped Thomas, who was riding his bicycle, for a traffic violation because the bike did not have a light.
The interaction between the officer and Thomas quickly escalated. After a brief conversation, Thomas fled on foot, prompting a
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