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Nakia Crawford

Case from Akron, OH dated Jun 14, 2020

Victim Details

Nakia Crawford

Female

Black / African American

Akron

OH

2020-06-14

18

Nakia

Crawford

07/13/2026

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Na'Kia Crawford, an 18-year-old African American woman from Akron, Ohio, tragically lost her life on June 14, 2020. She was driving with her grandmother when their car was shot at by an unknown assailant or assailants in a newer-model black car, possibly a Chevrolet Camaro. Crawford was hit by multiple bullets and later succumbed to her injuries at Akron City Hospital. Her grandmother, who was unharmed, recounted that Crawford's last words were, "I think I got shot".

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  • WEWS: 17-year-old fugitive wanted in the shooting death of Na'Kia Crawford; $5,000 reward available
  • WEWS: Akron police identify 3 suspects in Na'Kia Crawford's death
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