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Marlon Gibson

Case from Akron, OH dated May 25, 2016

Victim Details

Marlon Gibson

Female

Black / African American

Akron

OH

2016-05-25

24

Marlon

Gibson

06/22/2026

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Marlon Gibson, a 24-year-old male from Akron, OH, tragically lost his life on May 25, 2016. The incident occurred during a heated altercation involving a love triangle. Gibson was shot multiple times by Christopher Hunter, a 27-year-old man, after Hunter showed up at his ex-girlfriend's apartment and got into an argument with Gibson. Gibson was outside the residence smoking a cigarette when Hunter shot him. Hunter was later arrested and charged with murder, felonious assault, and weapons offense ...
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  • www.ohio.com: Police say deadly Akron shooting followed argument about woman who was mother of the shooter’s and the victim’s children
  • Akron man sentenced to 29 years to life in love-triangle shooting
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