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Dawaun Drake

Case from Cleveland, OH dated May 11, 2023

Victim Details

Dawaun Drake

Male

Black / African American

Cleveland

OH

2023-05-11

29

Dawaun

Drake

06/21/2026

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On May 11, 2023, Dawaun Drake, a 29-year-old resident of Cleveland, Ohio, was tragically shot and killed while stopped at a traffic light at the intersection of East 65th and Bessemer. Witnesses reported that a red Chevrolet Malibu with tinted windows pulled up alongside his vehicle, after which gunfire erupted from inside the suspect vehicle. The incident occurred in broad daylight, raising concerns about public safety in the area.

Following the shooting, Cleveland police launched an i ...
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