Johnny Gaiter

Death by Force

Johnny L. Gaiter, a 40-year-old African American man from Akron, Ohio, tragically lost his life on July 8, 2022. He was killed during a celebration of life event for a loved one who had been murdered in 2021. The event turned into a nightmare when up to three gunmen opened fire on the crowd without warning. Johnny, in an attempt to protect his 4-year-old grand niece, Journei Tolbert, and other family members, was fatally shot. His wife, Melinda Gaiter, witnessed the horrific incident and immedia ...Read More

News 5 Cleveland WEWS: Gun used in unsolved murders of Akron girl, man also fired in separate shooting

https://www.cleveland19.com: 2 dead, including 4-year-old girl, after shots fired into crowd, Akron police say

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