After a disconnected 911 call officers arrived at a home to Smelko pointing a gun at them. The police then shot and killed Smelko.
Victim's Name: John R. Smelko
Agency Responsible: Dayton Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 40
Race: White
Date of Death: November 16, 2014
County: Montgomery
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Urban