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Lopembe Zuberi Sumaili

Case from Cleveland, OH dated Oct 29, 2021

Victim Details

Lopembe (Lupembe) Zuberi Sumaili

Male

Cleveland

OH

2021-10-29

35

Lopembe

Zuberi Sumaili

06/25/2026

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Lopembe Zuberi Sumaili, a 35-year-old Congolese refugee, tragically lost his life on October 29, 2021, in Cleveland, OH. Sumaili was attending a gathering at a home in the Clark-Fulton neighborhood when he was fatally shot inside a garage. According to police reports, Sumaili was reportedly getting a plate of food when a gunshot was heard, and he was struck by the bullet. Despite the presence of multiple witnesses, none of whom spoke English, and the efforts of a police officer fluent in Swahili ...
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  • https://www.cleveland19.com: Stray bullet kills father of 4 at gathering in Cleveland garage
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