John “Lefty” Grehn, age 61

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Lost to gun violence on January 1, 2026 in Ashland, Ohio.

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gofundme.com: Donate to Honoring John 'Lefty' Grehn, organized by Jesse Varner

News sources:

Jan 2: https://www.cleveland19.com: $2M bond for Ashland man charged with aggravated murder in fatal shooting of 61-year-old man
Jan 1: Richland Source: One man dead, another arrested after New Year’s Day shooting in Ashland
News 5 Cleveland WEWS: New Year's Day shooting in Ashland leaves one man dead
Jan 2: https://www.cleveland19.com: New Year’s Day Ashland shooting leaves 1 dead, suspected gunman apprehended: police
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