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Josiah Harris

Case from Akron, OH dated Jun 25, 2026

Victim Details

Josiah Harris

Male

Black / African American

Akron

OH

2026-06-25

15

Josiah

Harris

07/13/2026

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In the early evening of June 30, 2026, a tragic incident unfolded in the 1200 block of Packard Drive in Akron, Ohio, resulting in the death of 15-year-old Josiah Harris. Josiah, born on July 30, 2010, was a triplet with two sisters and was known for his love of family, friends, football, and basketball. The unfortunate event began when a 14-year-old friend arrived at Josiah's home for a visit. As the friend approached the house, Josiah's dog ran towards him and began to attack, latching onto his ...
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  • https://www.cleveland.com/crime/2026/07/akron-teen-identified-in-fatal-shooting-after-friend-fired-at-attacking-dog.html
  • https://www.13abc.com: 15-year-old Akron boy shot and killed during dog attack, family calls for change
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