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Major Howard

Case from Cleveland, OH dated Sep 15, 2015

Victim Details

Major Howard

Male

Cleveland

OH

2015-09-15

3

Major

Howard

06/23/2026

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On September 15, 2015, 3-year-old Major Jamari Howard was tragically killed in a drive-by shooting in Cleveland, Ohio. Major was sitting on a woman's lap inside a car on East 113th Street when he was shot in the chest. He was rushed to the hospital but later succumbed to his injuries.

The investigation led to the arrest of Donnell Lindsey, who was found guilty of murder, attempted murder, felonious assault, arson, tampering with evidence, discharge of a firearm, improperly handling firear ...
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  • Arrest made in death of three-year-old Major Howard
  • cleveland.com: 3 recent slayings, including death of Major Howard, tied to Cleveland street gang
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    I just wanted to bring up the bravery of Brittney Anderson, Major's mom, during the... ...Read More
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