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Daniel Ridgeway

Death by Force
Case Description
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Daniel Ridgeway, an 18-year-old male from Cleveland, Ohio, tragically passed away on February 27, 2016. The circumstances surrounding his death were not immediately clear, and it took some time for authorities to piece together what happened.

After a thorough investigation, it was determined that Daniel Ridgeway's death was a result of a violent altercation. The incident occurred in Cleveland, and it involved multiple individuals. The investigation revealed that Daniel was attacked by a g ...Read More
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  • fox8.com: One dead after shooting at East Cleveland birthday party
  • cleveland.com: Man found shot to death on East Cleveland sidewalk
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    Victim Details

    Daniel Ridgeway

    Male

    Black / African American

    Cleveland

    OH

    2016-02-28

    18

    Daniel

    Ridgeway

    11/24/2025

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