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Eduardo Aaron Vasquez Jr.

Case from Lorain, OH dated Jul 25, 2019

Victim Details

Eduardo Aaron Vasquez Jr.

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Lorain

OH

2019-07-25

16

Eduardo

Aaron Vasquez Jr.

06/21/2026

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Eduardo Aaron Vasquez Jr., a 16-year-old Hispanic male from Lorain, Ohio, tragically lost his life on July 25, 2019. He was shot while hanging out with friends in the 500 block of Washington Avenue. Vasquez was taken to Mercy Health Trauma Center, where he succumbed to his injuries.

In the aftermath of his death, Lorain Police issued arrest warrants for two suspects, 20-year-old Benjamin William Decost Jr. and 21-year-old Dale Maurice Johnson. Both men were taken into custody and charged ...
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  • Chronicle-Telegram: Community out in force for Lorain teen shooting victim; 2 suspects arrested
  • WEWS: 2 suspects connected to Lorain fatal shooting in custody
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