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Carlos DeJesus Godineaux

Death by Force
Case Description
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On February 19, 2024, Carlos DeJesus Godineaux, a 26-year-old resident of Akron, Ohio, was shot and killed in a tragic incident that has drawn significant attention from law enforcement and the community. The shooting occurred on Bellevue Avenue near Diagonal Road in Akron's Sherbondy Hill neighborhood. Godineaux was reportedly in the area to sell shoes that he had advertised on Facebook Marketplace when he was attacked. He suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead shortly after t ...Read More
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  • Fox 8 Cleveland WJW: Man found shot on ground, later dies: Akron police
  • Akron Beacon Journal: Man killed in Monday shooting identified as 26-year-old from Akron
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    Victim Details

    Carlos DeJesus Godineaux

    Male

    Black / African American

    Akron

    OH

    2024-02-19

    26

    Carlos

    DeJesus Godineaux

    Yes

    11/07/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the tragic loss of Carlos DeJesus Godineaux. It’s really unbearab... ...Read More
    10/01/2024
    Hey all, I can't stop thinking about how Emilio, Carlos’s best friend, mentioned in an interview t... ...Read More
    05/25/2024
    I wanted to bring attention to something that’s been on my mind about the tragic passing of Carlos... ...Read More
    05/12/2024
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