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Kayla Johnson, age 18

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Lost to gun violence on October 5, 2025 in Akron, Ohio.

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News sources:

wkyc.com: 'Heartbroken by the loss': Police investigate murder-suicide of 2 teenage girls, one identified as Akron Public Schools student
Oct 6: Akron Beacon Journal: Authorities identify 2 teen girls found dead in Akron murder-suicide early Sunday
cleveland: 2 Akron teens die in suspected murder-suicide
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