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Eric Howard

Case from Cleveland, OH dated Feb 08, 2017

Victim Details

Eric Howard

Male

Cleveland

OH

2017-02-08

20

Eric

Howard

06/30/2026

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Eric Howard, a 20-year-old male from Cleveland, OH, tragically lost his life on February 8, 2017. He was caught in the crossfire during a fatal shooting at Club Dew Drop in East Cleveland. The incident, which occurred early in the morning, also left four other men injured, three of whom were in critical condition. The shooting was believed to be gang-related.

Three suspects were identified by the East Cleveland police in connection with the shooting: Marvin Christopher Bryant, Deaundre Sm ...
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  • cleveland.com: East Cleveland police arrest one of three men sought in deadly shooting
  • newsnet5: Police identify three possibly responsible for deadly East Cleveland bar shooting
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    I can't stop thinking about the role of bystanders and witnesses in these tragic cases like Eric How... ...Read More
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