Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Gideon Porter death by force case profile photo

Gideon Porter

Case from Berlin-heights, OH dated Aug 26, 2022

Victim Details

Gideon Porter

Male

White / Caucasian

Berlin-heights

OH

2022-08-26

33

Gideon

Porter

06/21/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Gideon Porter, a 33-year-old man from Berlin Heights, Ohio, tragically passed away on August 26, 2022, following a fatal incident at his home. Gideon, who was of Caucasian ethnicity, was involved in a heated argument with his father, William M. Porter Sr., which escalated into a physical altercation. During the altercation, William allegedly shot Gideon in the head with a Colt .38-caliber revolver. Gideon was immediately transported to a hospital in Cleveland, where he succumbed to his injuries ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Gideon Porter, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (3)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Fox 8 Cleveland WJW: Son dies after being shot by father
  • https://norwalkreflector.com/news/404850/man-charged-after-shooting/
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 1 additional source

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (2)

    Did anyone else hear about Gideon's work with the Marines Forever Honor Guard? It's such a strong te... ...Read More
    08/16/2024
    I’ve been thinking a lot about how the community is coming together to remember Gideon Porter and ... ...Read More
    05/13/2024
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Gideon Porter

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Ohio

    Raymond Heard death by force case in Cincinnati, OH

    Raymond Heard

    Death: Nov 21, 2018
    Raymond Heard, a 58-year-old man from Cincinnati, Ohio, tragically lost his life on November 21, 201 0 ...Read More
    Randy Tillman death by force case in Dayton, OH

    Randy Tillman

    Death: Jan 27, 2014
    Randy Tillman, a 54-year-old male of White ethnicity from Dayton, Ohio, was tragically shot and kill l ...Read More
    David Riffle death by force case in Akron, OH

    David Riffle

    Death: Nov 16, 1974
    On November 16, 1974, 20-year-old David Riffle was fatally shot during an apparent home invasion at t ...Read More
    Matthew Sloan death by force case in Columbus, OH

    Matthew Sloan

    Death: Nov 23, 2018
    On November 23, 2018, 28-year-old Matthew Sloan, a white male, was tragically shot and killed in Col o ...Read More
    D

    D'Cortez Taylor

    Death: Jan 28, 2017
    On January 28, 2017, D'Cortez Taylor, aged 23, was fatally shot in Akron, Ohio. The incident occurre r ...Read More
    Andrew Freeman death by force case in Cleveland, OH

    Andrew Freeman

    Death: Mar 29, 2026
    On a Sunday afternoon in Cleveland, Ohio, a day that began with the ordinary rhythms of life was sha h ...Read More
    Shane Trewartha death by force case in Columbus, OH

    Shane Trewartha

    Death: Sep 18, 2023
    On September 18, 2023, Shane Trewartha, a 22-year-old resident of Columbus, Ohio, was fatally shot o ...Read More