Damonta Martin

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Case Description
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A teenager is found shot to death
On July 5, 2018, Damonta Naeschonn Martin, a 17-year-old from Akron, Ohio, was found fatally shot near Catskill Drive and Dahlgren Drive at around 10:55 p.m. He was pronounced dead at the scene, and the case remains unsolved. Damonta, who stood at 6' 1" and weighed around 200 pounds, was known by his nickname "Cheeto." The Akron Police Department has been investigating the circumstances of his death and is seeking any information that may help bring justice to Damonta's family. Community members ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Damonta Martin

    November 27, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Akron

    OH

    2018-07-05

    2018-07-05

    2001-01-22

    17

    Damonta

    Martin

    Brown

    Brown

    6' 01

    200

    10/28/2024


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    Has anyone heard if there will be a candlelight vigil for Damonta? I think it would be a beautiful w... ...Read More
    04/15/2024
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    08/01/2023