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Devonte Henri Owen Taylor

Death by Force
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Devonte Henri Owen Taylor, a 21-year-old male of African American ethnicity, tragically lost his life on May 24, 2014, in Akron, Ohio. The incident occurred following an argument between Taylor and 23-year-old Darnell Secession on the sidewalk in the 600 block of Schiller Avenue near Taylor's apartment. During the altercation, Secession pulled out a gun and shot Taylor twice. Taylor was immediately taken to Akron City Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Following the incident, Darnell ...Read More
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  • cleveland.com: One man killed, and another injured in Akron shooting Saturday
  • www.ohio.com: Akron police investigating shooting death
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    Victim Details

    Devonte Henri Owen Taylor

    Male

    Black / African American

    Akron

    OH

    2014-05-24

    21

    Devonte

    Henri Owen Taylor

    11/05/2025

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    Has anyone else been thinking about how pivotal community support is in situations like the tragic l... ...Read More
    08/18/2024
    I was thinking about the neighborhood where Devonte Taylor lived and the impact this tragedy must've... ...Read More
    11/24/2023
    I've been following the discussions here about Devonte Taylor's case and one aspect that really hits... ...Read More
    10/03/2023
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