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Todd Berus

Death by Force
Case Description
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On August 3, 2016, Todd Berus, a 25-year-old male from Hamilton, Ohio, was tragically killed in a drive-by shooting. The incident occurred near Maggard's Grocery & Carryout on Central Avenue. Berus was in a vehicle with Orlando Gilbert, who was also killed in the attack. Hamilton Police confirmed that both victims were specifically targeted, and the shooting was not random.

Three suspects were arrested in connection with the drive-by shooting: Melinda Gabby, 35, Zachary Harris, 24, and To ...Read More
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  • WLWT: Suspects, victims in double-fatal Hamilton shooting identified
  • Cincinnati.com: 3 in custody after Hamilton 'assassination and execution'
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    Victim Details

    Todd Berus

    Male

    Hamilton

    OH

    2016-08-03

    25

    Todd

    Berus

    11/11/2025

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