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Velonte Barnes

Case from Cleveland, OH dated Oct 26, 2015

Victim Details

Velonte Barnes

Male

Black / African American

Cleveland

OH

2015-10-26

41

Velonte

Barnes

07/06/2026

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Velonte Barnes, a 41-year-old African American man from Cleveland, OH, tragically passed away on October 26, 2015. His death was the result of a violent incident that occurred in Cleveland Heights, where he was approached by an armed individual during an attempted robbery at a BP convenience store on Monticello Boulevard. Despite being unarmed, Barnes attempted to defend himself, but he was fatally shot during the altercation.

Following Barnes' death, law enforcement launched an extensive ...
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  • newsnet5: 1 dead after shooting at E. 99th and St. Clair Avenue in Cleveland
  • Medical examiner identifies Cleveland man shot dead Monday
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