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Allison Dinkins

Case from Akron, OH dated Dec 31, 2022

Victim Details

Allison Dinkins

Female

Black / African American

Akron

OH

2022-12-31

38

Allison

Dinkins

06/23/2026

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On December 31, 2022, Allison Dinkins, a 38-year-old woman from Akron, OH, tragically lost her life due to a shooting incident at her residence on Brittain Road. The suspect, 39-year-old Christopher Mason, who was Dinkins' boyfriend at the time, was arrested and later found guilty of her murder. Mason also shot Dinkins' 5-year-old daughter, causing injuries to her face.

The incident occurred on New Year's Eve when neighbors reported gunshots being fired at the residence. Akron police resp ...
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  • https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/crime/2023/01/03/man-arrested-in-new-years-eve-shooting-of-akron-mother-5-year-old/69775302007/
  • https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/crime/2023/01/01/woman-38-killed-and-girl-5-wounded-on-new-years-eve-in-akron-brittain-road/69769826007/
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