Dontez Darnell Burns

Death by Force

Dontez Darnell Burns, a 17-year-old African American male from Akron, Ohio, tragically lost his life on February 12, 2021. Burns was found shot dead behind an apartment building in the 600 block of Clifford Avenue. The cause of death was determined to be a gunshot wound to the chest, and the manner of death was ruled as homicide.

Following Burns' death, a swift investigation led to the arrest of two suspects. Leeric Campbell, 19, and Jaemeir Gooden, 19, both from Akron, were charged in co ...Read More

cleveland: Two charged in shooting death of 17-year-old in Akron

Akron Beacon Journal: 17-year-old killed in Akron, 911 callers overhear argument before shooting

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