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Christopher Lane-Freeman

Case from Akron, OH dated May 01, 2016

Victim Details

Christopher Lane-Freeman

Male

Black / African American

Akron

OH

2016-05-01

28

Christopher

Lane-Freeman

07/11/2026

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Christopher Lane-Freeman, a 28-year-old male of African American ethnicity, tragically lost his life on May 1, 2016, in Akron, Ohio. He was a kind and loving young man who was employed at the Akron Art Institute and was well-regarded in his community. Christopher was a lifetime resident of Akron and was deeply involved in his church.

Christopher's death was part of a double homicide that occurred in his West Akron home. His mother, Sonia Freeman, aged 48, was also killed in the incident. ...
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  • www.ohio.com: Friends and family leave mementos outside West Akron home where a mother and son were gunned down on Sunday
  • cleveland.com: Mom, son fatally shot in Akron
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    I’ve been reflecting on the impact this case has had on the Akron community, particularly regardin... ...Read More
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