Douglas C. (Guertal) Adkins

Murdered
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Douglas C. (Guertal) Adkins, a 67-year-old resident of Canton, Ohio, tragically lost his life on December 1, 2023, due to gun violence. Adkins was shot near his home, an incident that has raised significant concern within the local community. Reports indicate that he was found with homemade nunchucks made from two wrenches nearby, suggesting a confrontation had occurred prior to the shooting. His family has expressed their belief that he felt threatened on the day of the incident, which adds a l ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Douglas C. (Guertal) Adkins

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Canton

    OH

    2023-12-01

    67

    Douglas

    C. (Guertal) Adkins

    12/13/2024

    Forum Posts (2)
    Does anyone know if there was a candlelight vigil held for Douglas? I'd like to pay my respects and ... ...Read More
    10/18/2024
    I'm curious about Douglas' work history. Can anyone here tell me where he worked previously?... ...Read More
    07/06/2024
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