Nakika Burston murdered or death by force in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Nakika Burston, a 41-year-old male from Cleveland, OH, was shot and killed on December 4, 2016. The incident occurred on East 43rd Street early in the morning. Cleveland police arrived at the scene and rendered first aid to Burston until EMS transported him to MetroHealth Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries. According to police reports, 40-year-old Jermaine Burkes came to Burston's home over a drug dispute and shot him. Burkes was arrested shortly after the incident.

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newsnet5: Man shot and killed on East 43rd

cleveland.com: Man fatally shot in Cleveland's Central neighborhood

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Victim Details

name

Nakika Burston

gender

Male

race

Black / African American

city

Cleveland

state

Date of Death

2016-12-04

Age at Death

First Name

Nakika

Last Name

Burston

Last Updated

11/19/2025

Nakika Burston
Death by Force

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Nakika Burston
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