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David Allen Jr.

Case from Bellaire, OH dated Apr 27, 2024

Victim Details

David Allen Jr.

Male

White / Caucasian

Bellaire

OH

2024-04-27

19

David

Allen Jr.

litigation

07/13/2026

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On April 27, 2024, David Allen Jr., a 19-year-old resident of Bellaire, Ohio, was tragically shot and killed at the Francis Wallace Apartments. The incident occurred around 9 p.m., when local police responded to reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, officers found Allen with a single gunshot wound to the chest. Despite the efforts of emergency medical personnel, he succumbed to his injuries shortly thereafter.

Brian Alexis Melott, a 21-year-old from Bellaire, was arrested at the scene and c ...
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  • Obituary information for David Joseph Allen, Jr.
  • WTOV: Bellaire murder: Resident detains 21-year-old suspect at gunpoint, police reveal details
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    I've been following the tragic case of David Allen Jr.'s shooting, and one aspect that really stands... ...Read More
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    I’ve been following the tragic events at the Francis Wallace Apartments, and it's just so hard to ... ...Read More
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