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Nicholas Mizikar

Case from Cleveland, OH dated Dec 17, 2024

Victim Details

Nicholas Mizikar

Male

White / Caucasian

Cleveland

OH

2024-12-17

32

Nicholas

Mizikar

07/15/2026

Case Description

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On December 17, 2024, 32-year-old Nicholas "Nick" Mizikar was fatally shot while seated in the passenger seat of a parked vehicle on Saratoga Avenue in Cleveland's Old Brooklyn neighborhood. The incident occurred around 10:40 p.m., and Mizikar was pronounced dead at the scene.

The suspect, identified as 28-year-old William Abney, was considered armed and dangerous. A manhunt ensued, and on December 19, U.S. Marshals located Abney in Cleveland. During the confrontation, Abney died by su ...
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  • https://www.cleveland19.com: Man murdered in Old Brooklyn was a ‘great brother, son and father’
  • wkyc.com: Cleveland police seeking 'armed and dangerous' suspect in Old Brooklyn murder
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    Has anyone else been thinking about the role mental health might have played in this tragic event? I... ...Read More
    12/22/2024
    It's truly devastating to hear about the tragic loss of Nick Mizikar. My thoughts are with his famil... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else noticed how quickly the community came together to support the Mizikar family? In ti... ...Read More
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