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Marquis Antwan Sams

Case from Akron, OH dated Jul 19, 2021

Victim Details

Marquis Antwan Sams

Male

Black / African American

Akron

OH

2021-07-19

23

Marquis

Antwan Sams

07/03/2026

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Marquis Antwan Sams, a 23-year-old male of African American ethnicity, tragically lost his life on July 18, 2021, in Akron, Ohio. He was fatally shot at Hawkins Plaza, a shopping center on South Hawkins Avenue, during a large gathering that involved drag racing and reckless driving. Sams was transported to Akron General Medical Center but succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival. The incident occurred around 9 p.m., and a 17-year-old boy who was also shot was taken to the hospital in crit ...
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  • WEWS: Man and woman killed within hours of each other in two separate shootings in Akron Sunday
  • https://www.cleveland19.com: 1 dead, 1 critically hurt in Akron shooting at informal car meeting
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    I’ve been following the case of Marquis Antwan Sams, and it’s just so frustrating that there hav... ...Read More
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