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Shilynn Alford

Death by Force
Case Description
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On November 23, 2024, 15-year-old Shilynn Alford was fatally shot in an apartment on the 6300 block of Woodland Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio. At the time of the incident, she was babysitting her nephew. Emergency responders transported her to a nearby hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries two days later.

Authorities have arrested a 16-year-old boy in connection with Shilynn's death. He has been charged with two counts of murder, two counts of felonious assault, and tampering with ...Read More
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  • cleveland: Teen boy accused of murdering 15-year-old girl on Cleveland’s East Side, police say
  • https://www.fox19.com: 1 person hospitalized after shooting in Bond Hill, police say
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    Victim Details

    Shilynn Alford

    Female

    Black / African American

    Cleveland

    OH

    2024-11-23

    15

    Shilynn

    Alford

    11/10/2025

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