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Denzyl Williams

Death by Force
Case Description
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Denzyl Williams, a 14-year-old boy from Lorain, Ohio, tragically lost his life on August 22, 2020. Denzyl was shot twice while playing basketball at Oakwood Park in Lorain. He was taken to the hospital in serious condition but succumbed to his injuries the following day. The community was deeply affected by his death, and many gathered at the park to mourn and call for an end to youth violence.

Edward Stokes Jr., a 29-year-old man from Lorain, was arrested in connection with Denzyl's murd ...Read More
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  • fox8.com: Man arrested in murder of 14-year-old in Lorain
  • fox8.com: 14-year-old boy shot at Lorain park, police report
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    Victim Details

    Denzyl Williams

    Male

    Black / African American

    Lorain

    OH

    2020-08-22

    14

    Denzyl

    Williams

    11/22/2025

    Forum Posts (1)
    I'm really touched by the way the Lorain community has come together to support Denzyl Williams' fam... ...Read More
    05/28/2023
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