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Derrick Eldon Wilkes

Death by Force
Case Description
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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 ...Read More
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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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    Victim Details

    Derrick Eldon Wilkes

    Male

    Akron

    OH

    2022-09-25

    62

    Derrick

    Eldon Wilkes

    11/21/2025

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