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Ellis Lucas

Case from Dayton, OH dated Aug 26, 2026

Victim Details

Ellis Lucas

Male

Black / African American

Dayton

OH

2026-08-26

65

Ellis

Lucas

09/25/2026

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In the summer of 2026, the life of 65-year-old Ellis Earl Lucas, a man known affectionately by many as "Big Country," was tragically cut short in a violent encounter in Dayton, Ohio. Born in Greenwood, Mississippi, on November 7, 1960, Lucas had made Ohio his home for half his life, becoming a beloved and grounding figure in his community. He was known for his generosity, often organizing Easter egg hunts for neighborhood children, and for the stern, yet caring, southern advice he would offer. H ...
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  • DaytonDailyNews.com: Bond set at $1 million for man accused of shooting, killing 65-year-old in Dayton
  • DaytonDailyNews.com: Police: Charges approved in deadly shooting of 65-year-old man in Dayton
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