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Cierra Morris

Case from Youngstown, OH dated Feb 29, 2020

Victim Details

Cierra Morris

Female

Black / African American

Youngstown

OH

2020-02-29

25

Cierra

Morris

07/09/2026

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Cierra Danae Morris, a 25-year-old African American woman from Youngstown, OH, tragically lost her life on February 29, 2020. She was fatally shot at her home on West Judson Street during what police described as a domestic dispute. Cierra's father, Leroy Morris, also died in the incident while trying to protect her. The perpetrator, John Bruner III, who was 30 years old and the father of Cierra's daughter, turned himself into the police a few hours after the shooting. He was later indicted on t ...
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  • vindy.com: Two shot to death on South Side; suspect arrested
  • 'Popular' girl, jealous man, protective father collide - The Vindicator
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    I recently came across Cierra Danae Morris's case, and it just breaks my spirit to think about what ... ...Read More
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    I was thinking about the role of Cierra's mom, Donna, in this horrific event. I can't even imagine t... ...Read More
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