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Janine Surgen

Case from Akron, OH dated Jul 03, 2020

Victim Details

Janine Lyn Surgen

Female

White / Caucasian

Akron

OH

2020-07-03

20

Janine

Surgen

07/07/2026

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Janine Lyn Surgen, a 20-year-old woman from Akron, Ohio, tragically lost her life on July 3, 2020. Janine, known affectionately as "NiNi" or "Bean," was a free-spirited and artistic individual who enjoyed painting, sketching, and music. She was deeply loved by her family and friends, and her passing left a significant void in their lives.

The circumstances surrounding Janine's death were particularly harrowing. She was fatally shot while walking along 27th Street Southwest near West Water ...
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  • cleveland: Akron police arrest 2 juveniles, man in connection with fatal shooting of 20-year-old woman
  • Akron Beacon Journal: Police investigating shooting death of woman in Akron
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