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Beatrice Porter

Case from Garfield-heights, OH dated Jun 29, 2024

Victim Details

Beatrice Porter

Female

Black / African American

Garfield-heights

OH

2024-06-29

63

Beatrice

Porter

Yes

07/10/2026

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Beatrice Porter, a 63-year-old woman from Garfield Heights, Ohio, was tragically shot on June 29, 2024. The incident occurred at her residence in the 12800 block of Reindeer Avenue. Porter's husband discovered her unresponsive, lying in a pool of blood, and immediately contacted the authorities. Upon arrival, officers found Porter with shallow breathing.

The suspect in this heinous crime was identified as De'Lawnte Hardy, Porter's 24-year-old grandson. According to prosecutors, Hardy al ...
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  • cleveland: Suspect accused of killing Cleveland officer faces murder charges in slaying of grandmother
  • Beatrice Porter dies days after shooting in Garfield Heights | wkyc.com
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    I can't stop thinking about what the family of Beatrice Porter must be going through. How do you eve... ...Read More
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