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Ward Ramey

Case from Akron, OH dated Jul 11, 1997

Victim Details

Ward Duncan “Buddy” Ramey Jr.

Male

Akron

OH

1997-07-11

18

Ward

Ramey

06/22/2026

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Ward Duncan Buddy Ramey, an 18-year-old male of White ethnicity from Akron, Ohio, tragically lost his life on July 11, 1997. He was fatally shot in the driveway of his residence located at 556 Chittenden Street in Akron. The incident occurred when Ramey was robbed by an unknown assailant. Despite extensive investigations by the Akron Police Department, the case remains unsolved, and no arrests have been made in connection with his death.

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