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Van Blevins

Case from Mineral-ridge, OH dated Feb 07, 2017

Victim Details

Van Blevins

Male

Mineral-ridge

OH

2017-02-07

44

Van

Blevins

06/21/2026

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Van Blevins, a 44-year-old man from Mineral Ridge, Ohio, was tragically found shot to death in his home on February 7, 2017. The Trumbull County coroner ruled his death a homicide, noting that he died from multiple gunshot wounds. Van Blevins was a lifelong resident of the Youngstown area and a 1991 graduate of Chaney High School.

The investigation into Van Blevins' death revealed that domestic issues may have played a role. According to Weathersfield Police Chief Michael Naples Jr., Van ...
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  • WYTV.com: Experts examine trail of domestic violence prior to Weathersfield murder
  • WKBN.com: Police shoot suspect in Howland Giant Eagle parking lot
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