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Malaysha Thomas

Case from Akron, OH dated Feb 28, 2026

Victim Details

Malaysha Thomas

Female

Black / African American

Akron

OH

2026-02-28

26

Malaysha

Thomas

07/01/2026

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In the early morning hours of February 28, 2026, the life of 26-year-old Malaysha Thomas was tragically cut short in her Akron, Ohio, apartment. Police responded to reports of a shooting at her residence on the 400 block of South Maple Street shortly after 12:30 a.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered Thomas inside her apartment with a gunshot wound. Despite the efforts of first responders, she was pronounced dead at the scene.

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  • https://www.cleveland19.com: Medical examiner identifies 26-year-old woman murdered in Akron
  • Akron Beacon Journal: Woman killed at LeBron James' I Promise apartments in Akron: Update
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