Gwendolyn Hoisten

Murdered
Case Description
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On August 4, 2010, Gwendolyn Hoisten, aged 48, was fatally shot in Akron, Ohio. The incident occurred around 9:00 PM at her home located on White Street in Akron's Summit County. Reports indicate that Hoisten was at her residence when unknown individuals knocked on her door. After she opened the door and stepped out onto her front porch, she was shot by the unknown assailant(s) and later rushed to Akron General Medical Center, where she succumbed to her injuries.

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    Victim Details

    Gwendolyn Hoisten

    February 11, 2022

    Female

    African-American / Black

    Akron

    OH

    2010-08-04

    2010-08-04

    48

    Gwendolyn

    Hoisten

    Unknown

    Unknown

    N/A

    N/A

    10/28/2024


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    I am devastated to learn of Gwendolyn's tragic death. She was a wonderful person and my heart aches ... ...Read More
    04/18/2024
    Dear community,
    We are calling on all individuals who may have information or insight into the tr... ...Read More
    06/04/2023
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