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William Lemmon

Case from Akron, OH dated Sep 25, 2015

Victim Details

William Lemmon

Male

White / Caucasian

Akron

OH

2015-09-25

21

William

Lemmon

07/04/2026

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William Lemmon, a 21-year-old male, tragically died on September 25, 2015, in Akron, Ohio. The circumstances surrounding his death involved a fatal encounter with Akron police officers. Lemmon, who was unarmed, was suspected of being involved in an armed robbery at Bista Brothers Grocery. When police officers responded to the scene, they encountered Lemmon, who matched the description of one of the suspects. Despite being ordered to show his hands, Lemmon reportedly shouted expletives and insist ...
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  • the Guardian: The Counted: people killed by police in the United States – interactive
  • cleveland.com: Man killed in officer-involved shooting with Akron police
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