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Keith Johnson

Case from Akron, OH dated Mar 20, 2017

Victim Details

Keith Johnson

Male

Black / African American

Akron

OH

2017-03-20

24

Keith

Johnson

06/30/2026

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Keith Johnson, a 24-year-old African American male from Akron, OH, tragically died on March 20, 2017. His death was the result of a shooting incident that occurred during a dispute over a stolen dirt bike. The incident took place outside an Akron home, where Johnson was confronted by William Knight, a 63-year-old man from Streetsboro, OH.

Knight claimed that he shot Johnson in self-defense, fearing for the safety of his daughter and son-in-law, who were involved in the confrontation. Howe ...
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  • newsnet5: Man killed during dirt bike sale in Akron
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