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Leonard Goins IV

Case from Cleveland, OH dated Aug 29, 2015

Victim Details

Leonard Goins IV

Male

Black / African American

Cleveland

OH

2015-08-29

27

Leonard

Goins IV

06/24/2026

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Leonard Goins IV, a 27-year-old male of African American ethnicity, tragically lost his life on August 29, 2015, in Cleveland, Ohio. Goins and his companion, Darien Leadbetter, were walking to a gas station when they noticed a male on a bicycle following them. This individual, later identified as Steven Nelson, approached them and demanded their belongings at gunpoint. Goins, who held a concealed carry permit, drew his own weapon and exchanged fire with Nelson.

During the altercation, Goi ...
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  • cleveland.com: Armed bicyclist charged in fatal shooting during suspected robbery in Cleveland
  • cleveland.com: Cleveland man killed in shootout with armed robber on bicycle
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