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Vernon Appleton Jr

Case from Akron, OH dated Nov 12, 2014

Victim Details

Vernon Appleton Jr

Male

Black / African American

Akron

OH

2014-11-12

24

Vernon

Appleton Jr

07/14/2026

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Vernon Appleton Jr., a 24-year-old African American male from Akron, OH, tragically passed away on November 12, 2014. He was shot multiple times following a dispute with another individual outside a home on Diagonal Road. The incident occurred late Wednesday night, and Vernon was pronounced dead at the scene. The Akron police launched an investigation into his death, but no suspect was immediately identified.

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  • wkyc.com: Police find gun hidden in cast of former Akron murder suspect
  • cleveland: Man accused in fatal shooting at Akron home where loud parties, fighting were regular
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