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Anika Lea Cole

Case from Lakewood, OH dated Jun 16, 2023

Victim Details

Anika Lea Cole

Female

White / Caucasian

Lakewood

OH

2023-06-16

33

Anika

Lea Cole

07/03/2026

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On June 16, 2023, 33-year-old Anika Lea Coleman was fatally shot in the backyard of a residence on Ridgewood Avenue in Lakewood, Ohio. Witnesses reported that Coleman had been involved in a verbal altercation with individuals at the home prior to the shooting. Upon arrival, police found Coleman with a gunshot wound to the chest; she was transported to MetroHealth Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead.

Authorities detained three individuals from the scene for questioning and reco ...
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  • https://www.cleveland19.com: Man takes own life after fatal shooting at his home, Lakewood police say
  • cleveland: Police: Woman shot dead in Lakewood backyard
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