Earnest Anderson III

Murdered

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Case Description
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A teen is found with a fatal gunshot wound
On January 11, 2017, Earnest Anderson III, aged 17, was fatally shot in Akron, Ohio. The incident occurred in the afternoon at approximately 3:35 p.m. near the intersection of West Thornton Street and Laurel Avenue in Summit County. Anderson was pronounced dead on the same day. The Akron Police Department responded to the scene but no arrests have been made, and the case remains unsolved.

Earnest Anderson III's death has been listed as part of the Ohio Attorney General’s cold case inv ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Earnest Anderson III

    February 11, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Akron

    OH

    2017-01-11

    2017-01-11

    17

    Earnest

    Anderson III

    Black

    Brown

    10/28/2024


    Area Body Found:
    Forum Posts (3)
    Does anyone have any theories on the murder of Earnest? I've been following the case closely and I'm... ...Read More
    04/29/2024
    My heart goes out to the victim, their family, and friends during this difficult time. I am praying ... ...Read More
    11/24/2023
    We are reaching out to the community for assistance in solving the tragic murder of Earnest. This cr... ...Read More
    05/14/2023