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Shawn Prude

Case from Akron, OH dated Nov 20, 2018

Victim Details

Shawn Prude

Male

Black / African American

Akron

OH

2018-11-20

20

Shawn

Prude

06/21/2026

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Shawn Prude, a 20-year-old man from Akron, OH, was tragically shot and killed on November 20, 2018. The incident occurred at the Family Food & Deli convenience store on South Arlington Street. Prude was found lying in the road with multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The suspect in the case, Devon Williams, a 21-year-old Akron resident, was arrested shortly after the shooting. Williams was charged with murder and faced a court arraignment shortly after his arrest ...
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  • newsnet5: Akron man arrested in connection with fatal shooting on South Arlington Street
  • Akron Beacon Journal: Police seek Akron man, 21, in connection with shooting of man found dead on road Tuesday
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