Antwan James Edwards

Murdered
Case Description
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On June 8, 2024, at approximately 3:25 p.m., Akron police responded to reports of a shooting near the intersection of Raymond and West Bartges Streets. Upon arrival, officers discovered 20-year-old Antwan James Edwards with a gunshot wound to his back. Tragically, Edwards was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Summit County Medical Examiner's Office later confirmed that Edwards died from a gunshot wound to the torso, officially ruling his death a homicide. Witnesses reported seeing mul ...Read More
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  • Akron Beacon Journal: 20-year-old man shot and killed Saturday in Sherbondy Hill identified

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    Victim Details

    Antwan James Edwards

    Male

    Black / African American

    Akron

    OH

    2024-06-08

    20

    Antwan

    James Edwards

    12/14/2024

    Forum Posts (3)
    Does anyone know if there is a GoFundMe page set up for Antwan's family? They are going through a di... ...Read More
    11/21/2024
    Has anyone heard if there is any DNA evidence in the Antwan case? It could be a crucial piece of evi... ...Read More
    08/17/2024
    Does anyone know who Antwan James Edwards was and what he was known for? I'm curious to learn more a... ...Read More
    07/24/2024
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