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Roderick L. Fudge

Case from Springfield, OH dated May 02, 2024

Victim Details

Roderick L. Fudge

Male

Black / African American

Springfield

OH

2024-05-02

63

Roderick

L. Fudge

Yes

06/23/2026

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On May 2, 2024, 63-year-old Roderick L. Fudge was found deceased in his Springfield, Ohio, apartment with two gunshot wounds to the chest. Responding to a call about an unresponsive individual, authorities discovered Fudge lying on his kitchen floor with blood on his clothing and the surrounding area.

At the scene, 67-year-old James Earl Tompkins approached officers, stating he had been with Fudge earlier and possessed a concealed carry permit along with a pistol. Noticing blood on Tomp ...
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  • Legacy.com: Roderick Fudge Obituary (1960 - 2024) - Springfield, OH - Dayton Daily News
  • springfield-news-sun: Springfield man charged with murder after person shot in chest
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    Does anyone else find it odd that Tompkins approached the officers himself? I get that he might have... ...Read More
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