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Ronald Willis Jr.

Case from Akron, OH dated Oct 21, 2020

Victim Details

Ronald Willis, Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Akron

OH

2020-10-21

15

Ronald

Willis Jr.

06/25/2026

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Ronald Willis Jr., a 15-year-old African American boy from Akron, Ohio, tragically lost his life on October 21, 2020. He was shot multiple times outside a duplex in the 1400 block of Seward Avenue around 4:45 p.m. Despite being rushed to Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center, he succumbed to his injuries at approximately 5:20 p.m. The Summit County Medical Examiner's Office ruled his death a homicide due to multiple gunshot wounds.

The Akron Police Department launched an investiga ...
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  • Akron Beacon Journal: Boy, 15, identified as fatal shooting victim in Akron
  • cleveland: 15-year-old boy fatally shot in West Akron
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