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Joel Brown

Case from Toledo, OH dated Mar 26, 2017

Victim Details

Joel Brown

Male

Black / African American

Toledo

OH

2017-03-26

29

Joel

Brown

07/02/2026

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Joel Brown, a 29-year-old male from Toledo, OH, tragically passed away on March 26, 2017. He was shot by his neighbor, 77-year-old Gordon Hutson, following an argument. The incident occurred on the 700 block of Chesbrough Street in East Toledo. Brown was found suffering from a gunshot wound to the back and was later pronounced dead at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center.

Gordon Hutson was arrested and charged with murder. He initially claimed self-defense, but eventually entered an Alford pl ...
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  • The Blade: Man charged with murder in East Toledo shooting
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