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James Otis Lewis

Case from Cleveland, OH dated Aug 30, 2015

Victim Details

James Otis Lewis

Male

Black / African American

Cleveland

OH

2015-08-30

51

James

Otis Lewis

07/15/2026

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James Otis Lewis, a 51-year-old man from Cleveland, OH, was tragically killed in a drive-by shooting on August 30, 2015. He was crossing the street around East 102nd Street and Dickens Avenue at about 10:30 p.m. when he was shot. Witnesses reported hearing gunfire and seeing a white, four-door van driving away from the scene. Lewis was found lying on the sidewalk with a gunshot wound to his head.

The investigation into his death was extensive, but it remains unsolved. Cleveland police urg ...
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  • fox8.com: Cleveland man killed in drive-by shooting
  • Witnesses: Man shot in head leaving Cleveland home - Cleveland 19

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    Was thinking about James Otis Lewis today and just feel so deeply for his family. It's been over 8 y... ...Read More
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