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Brandon Colter

Case from Akron, OH dated May 24, 2023

Victim Details

Brandon Colter

Male

Black / African American

Akron

OH

2023-05-24

27

Brandon

Colter

Yes

07/13/2026

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Brandon D'James Colter, a 27-year-old resident of Akron, Ohio, tragically lost his life on May 24, 2023. His death was the result of gun violence, specifically a shooting that occurred during an altercation. Colter was known to have been involved in a dispute that escalated, leading to the fatal incident.

The investigation into Colter's death quickly identified Kaelyn Smith, a 27-year-old woman, as the primary suspect. Following the shooting, Smith was arrested and charged with murder a ...
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  • wkyc.com: 27-year-old man shot, killed in Akron after alleged altercation
  • https://www.cleveland19.com: 27-year-old man fatally shot in Akron, woman in custody
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