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Amelia Lynn Shambaugh

Case from Akron, OH dated Aug 07, 2011

Victim Details

Amelia Lynn Shambaugh

Female

White / Caucasian

Akron

OH

2011-08-07

16

Amelia

Lynn Shambaugh

06/22/2026

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Amelia Lynn Shambaugh, a 16-year-old girl from Akron, Ohio, tragically lost her life on August 7, 2011. Amelia was known for her warm personality, artistic talents, and strong family bonds. She was deeply loved by her family and friends, and her untimely death left a significant void in their lives.

Amelia's death was part of a horrific incident known as the Copley Massacre. On that fateful day, a 51-year-old man named Michael Hance went on a shooting spree, targeting multiple locations i ...
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  • Akron Beacon Journal: Becky Dieter remembers being shot: ‘We lost many great people that day’
  • Morning Journal: Copley shooting rampage that left 8 dead was over property dispute
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