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Melvin Barnes

Case from Cleveland, OH dated May 23, 2020

Victim Details

Melvin Barnes

Male

Black / African American

Cleveland

OH

2020-05-23

22

Melvin

Barnes

07/06/2026

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Melvin Barnes, a 22-year-old man from Cleveland, OH, tragically died on May 23, 2020. He was shot multiple times following an argument with a group of men on the 216300 block of Eldamere Avenue. Barnes succumbed to his injuries at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. The suspects fled the scene in an unknown vehicle, and despite authorities having some leads, no arrests have been made at this time.

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  • wkyc.com: Garfield Heights man shot dead on Cleveland's east side; police searching for suspects
  • Melvin Barnes, age 22 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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