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Derrick Eldon Wilkes

Case from Akron, OH dated Sep 25, 2022

Victim Details

Derrick Eldon Wilkes

Male

Akron

OH

2022-09-25

62

Derrick

Eldon Wilkes

07/02/2026

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Derrick Eldon Wilkes, a 62-year-old man from Akron, Ohio, tragically passed away on September 25, 2022, after being shot inside his apartment on Copley Road. The incident occurred around 12:50 p.m., and despite being rushed to Cleveland Clinic Akron General, he succumbed to his injuries shortly after. An autopsy revealed that the cause of death was a gunshot wound to the torso, and the manner of death was ruled a homicide.

Following the incident, Akron police launched an investigation to ...
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  • https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2022/09/26/akron-ohio-man-dies-after-being-shot-apartment-copley-road/69518562007/
  • wkyc.com: Police investigate 2 separate deadly shootings in Summit County
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