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Demetrious Powell

Death by Force
Case Description
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Demetrious Powell, a 22-year-old male from Cincinnati, OH, tragically died on December 11, 2017. The circumstances surrounding his death were part of a violent incident that also involved another individual, Derray Kennedy. According to reports, Powell and Kennedy were found shot on Eastlawn Drive in Roselawn, and it was believed that they shot and killed each other during the incident.

Kiandre Erkins, a 21-year-old male, was later indicted for his involvement in the incident. Although pr ...Read More
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  • WKRC: 2 shot and 1 dead in Roselawn
  • Cincinnati.com: 2 dead in Roselawn shooting
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    Victim Details

    Demetrious Powell

    Male

    Black / African American

    Cincinnati

    OH

    2017-12-11

    22

    Demetrious

    Powell

    11/05/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I came across this story while looking into cases of gun violence, and it feels like a senseless tra... ...Read More
    07/21/2024
    I’ve been following the case of Demetrious Powell and can't help but think about the impact this m... ...Read More
    05/10/2024
    Has anyone else been following the trial of Kiandre Erkins in connection to the tragic death of Deme... ...Read More
    08/19/2023
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