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Lamar Johnson

Case from Akron, OH dated Oct 02, 2011

Victim Details

Lamar Johnson

February 11, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Akron

OH

2011-10-02

2011-10-02

29

Lamar

Johnson

Unknown

Unknown

N/A

N/A

07/11/2026


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On October 2, 2011, Lamar Johnson, age 29, was found fatally shot inside his vehicle on Peerless Avenue in Akron, Ohio. The incident occurred around 4:00 a.m., and Johnson was pronounced dead at the scene. The Akron Police Department has been investigating the case, but so far, no suspects have been identified, and the homicide remains unsolved.

The Ohio Attorney General's Office has listed Johnson's case as part of its unsolved homicide initiatives, seeking assistance from the public. ...
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  • Shooting victim identified as Akron man - Cleveland.com
  • Lamar B “Boo” Johnson (1982-2011) - Find a Grave Memorial
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