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John Graves

Case from Toledo, OH dated May 16, 2021

Victim Details

John Graves

Male

Black / African American

Toledo

OH

2021-05-16

24

John

Graves

07/08/2026

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John Graves, a 24-year-old male from Toledo, OH, tragically died on May 16, 2021. His death was ruled a homicide by the Lucas County Coroner's Office, as he suffered multiple gunshot wounds. Graves was attending a vigil at Sleepy Hollow Park for another shooting victim, Armonte Rodgers, who had been killed earlier that day at the Spotlight Lounge. The vigil turned violent when shots were fired, and Graves was one of the victims.

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  • WNWO: Man killed, another injured in Toledo during vigil for previous homicide victim
  • wtol.com: Man shot, killed at Sleepy Hollow Park Sunday evening at vigil for another shooting victim
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    I can't stop thinking about the lack of safety at public events in Toledo lately, e... ...Read More
    02/17/2023
    Has anyone else been looking into the connection between John Graves and Armonte Rodgers? It's such ... ...Read More
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