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Jerome Morgan

Case from Toledo, OH dated May 12, 2001

Victim Details

Jerome Morgan

Male

Black / African American

Toledo

OH

2001-05-12

16

Jerome

Morgan

07/06/2026

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Jerome Morgan, a 16-year-old African American male, was tragically lost to gun violence on May 12, 2001, in Toledo, Ohio. He was a freshman at Central Catholic High School, where he was known among his peers and teachers.

The incident occurred on Lawrence Avenue, a location that had been under scrutiny for gang-related activities. Reports from that time suggested a possible gang link to the shooting, though specific details about the circumstances leading to Jerome's death were not exten ...
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  • The Blade: Gang link suspected in slaying of Central Catholic freshman
  • The Blade: Suspect's lawyer claims self-defense in Lawrence Avenue shooting
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