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Andre Sams

Death by Force
Case Description
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Andre Anthony Sams, a 47-year-old African American man from Cleveland, OH, tragically passed away on January 31, 2021. He was found in a parking lot near the 6500 block of Broadway Avenue, suffering from gunshot wounds to the head and body. Despite efforts by bystanders and police to save him, he was pronounced dead at MetroHealth Medical Center.

Cleveland Police launched an investigation into the fatal shooting. According to reports, Andre was involved in a conversation with an unknown m ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Andre Sams

    Male

    Black / African American

    Cleveland

    OH

    2021-01-31

    47

    Andre

    Sams

    11/23/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I'm really struggling to wrap my head around what happened to Andre. It’s unsettling how there’s... ...Read More
    07/26/2024
    I’ve been following Andre Anthony Sams’ case and can’t stop thinking about how deeply his comm... ...Read More
    02/26/2024
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    06/28/2023
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