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Russell Johnson

Case from Akron, OH dated Aug 07, 2011

Victim Details

Russell Lee Johnson

Male

White / Caucasian

Akron

OH

2011-08-07

67

Russell

Johnson

06/28/2026

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Russell Johnson, a 67-year-old man from Akron, Ohio, tragically lost his life on August 7, 2011. He was killed during a mass shooting rampage in Copley Township, Ohio, which was carried out by 51-year-old Michael Hance. The incident resulted in the deaths of seven people, including Russell Johnson, his wife Gudrun Johnson, their son Bryan Johnson, and Bryan's daughter Autumn Johnson. The shooting spree was reportedly triggered by a property dispute involving Hance and the Johnson family.

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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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