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Walter Matthews

Case from Akron, OH dated Jun 03, 2019

Victim Details

Walter Matthews

Male

Black / African American

Akron

OH

2019-06-03

23

Walter

Matthews

07/05/2026

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Walter Matthews III, a 23-year-old male from Akron, Ohio, tragically lost his life on June 3, 2019. Matthews was with his girlfriend at a store on West South Street and Princeton Avenue when he was approached by Eugene Wells, a 27-year-old man from Akron. The encounter escalated into an altercation, during which Wells pulled out a gun and shot Matthews multiple times. Matthews succumbed to his injuries shortly after the incident at Akron General Hospital.

Following the shooting, Wells fle ...
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  • WEWS: SWAT standoff leaves Akron police empty handed
  • Akron Beacon Journal: Murder suspect remains at large after hours-long Akron standoff
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