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Melvin Johnson

Case from Cleveland, OH dated Jul 17, 2015

Victim Details

Melvin Johnson

Male

Black / African American

Cleveland

OH

2015-07-17

76

Melvin

Johnson

07/14/2026

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Melvin Johnson, a 76-year-old African American man, was found deceased on July 17, 2015, in his Cleveland, Ohio, residence. His death was the result of gun violence, and he was one of three victims discovered in the home. The other victims were Nancy Worthean, 58, and K'yara Artis, 26. Reports indicated that the victims had been deceased for several days before their bodies were found.

In the course of the investigation, authorities arrested Dalevon Harris, who was identified as a cousin ...
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  • cleveland.com: Third victim found slain in Cleveland home identified
  • cleveland.com: Three found shot in Cleveland home were dead for days (video)
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