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John Michael Lee

Case from Canton, OH dated Sep 10, 2025

Victim Details

John Michael Lee

Male

White / Caucasian

Canton

OH

2025-09-10

48

John

Michael Lee

06/25/2026

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On September 10, 2025, John Michael Lee, a 48-year-old male from Canton, was found with gunshot wounds inside a tent at a small homeless encampment tucked behind a plumbing supply business on the 1300 block of Wernet Court SW. Fire crews were called first for a tent blaze sparked by a propane tank; when the flames were knocked down, police moved in and discovered the wounded man. He was rushed to Aultman Hospital, where he died the same day.

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  • https://fox8.com/news/man-found-fatally-shot-after-fire-at-homeless-camp-in-canton/
  • https://www.cleveland19.com: Man murdered in Stark County homeless camp
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