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Rakeem Ford

Case from Springfield, OH dated Aug 07, 2023

Victim Details

Rakeem Ford

Male

Black / African American

Springfield

OH

2023-08-07

32

Rakeem

Ford

Yes

07/08/2026

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Rakeem Ford, a 32-year-old resident of Springfield, Ohio, tragically lost his life on August 7, 2023. Born on October 12, 1990, in Jacksonville, Florida, Ford was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in a downtown parking lot. He had been shot several times in the legs and abdomen and was transported to Springfield Regional Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival.

The investigation into Ford's death quickly identified Jerrel Fleming as a suspect. ...
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  • springfield-news-sun: Springfield man killed after crash, shooting downtown
  • WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio: 1 dead after crash, shooting in Springfield
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    Has anyone else been following the sentencing phase of Jerrel Fleming? I'm curious to see what the c... ...Read More
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    I can't stop thinking about the impact this must be having on Rakeem's family. Losing someone in suc... ...Read More
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