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Jacques Elkins

Case from Akron, OH dated Oct 01, 2021

Victim Details

Jacques Elkins

Male

Black / African American

Akron

OH

2021-10-01

21

Jacques

Elkins

06/28/2026

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Jacques Elkins, a 21-year-old male, tragically lost his life on October 1, 2021, in Akron, Ohio. Elkins was the victim of a shooting incident that took place in the East Akron area, specifically on James Ingram Way. According to reports, Elkins was driving eastbound through Joy Park Homes when an unknown assailant or assailants began firing at his vehicle. The gunfire caused Elkins to lose control of the car, which subsequently crashed into a tree and caught fire. Despite efforts to save him, El ...
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  • WEWS: Akron police investigating 2 separate homicides in 2 days
  • https://www.cleveland19.com: Car crashes then catches fire in Akron after driver is fatally shot
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