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Teen killed in shooting during dog attack identified

Headline from FOX 8 Cleveland

The Summit County Medical Examiner's Office has identified a 15-year-old boy shot and killed by his friend on Tuesday, June 30.

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  1. FOX 8 Cleveland

    14-year-old boy fires on attacking dog, also fatally shoots friend, Akron police say (opens FOX 8 Cleveland)

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    FOX 8 Cleveland's feed description

    The death of a 15-year-old boy is under investigation in Summit County.

  2. WKBN Youngstown

    Teen shot during dog attack in Akron (opens WKBN Youngstown)

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    WKBN Youngstown's feed description

    A teen was shot Tuesday in Akron during a dog attack.

  3. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Teen accidentally kills 15-year-old while trying to stop dog attack: Akron police (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    A teen attempting to stop a dog from biting him ended up fatally shooting his friend, authorities say.

  4. WKYC Cleveland

    15-year-old boy killed in Akron shooting when police say friend opened fire on attacking dog (opens WKYC Cleveland)

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    WKYC Cleveland's feed description

    The Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office says the situation started around 7:20 p.m. when a friend, who went to visit the teen, was attacked by a dog.

  5. WKYC Cleveland

    'Guns are too easily accessible': Akron teen accidentally shot, killed after friend tried to stop dog attack (opens WKYC Cleveland)

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    WKYC Cleveland's feed description

    A 15-year-old Akron boy died after police say he was unintentionally shot while trying to pull his dog away from a 14-year-old friend during an attack.

  6. FOX 8 Cleveland

    Teen killed in shooting during dog attack identified (opens FOX 8 Cleveland)

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    FOX 8 Cleveland's feed description

    The Summit County Medical Examiner's Office has identified a 15-year-old boy shot and killed by his friend on Tuesday, June 30.

  7. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Akron teen fatally shot during dog attack identified (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Josiah Harris, 15, was trying to stop a dog attack on a 14-year-old when the younger teen pulled out a gun and fired, killing Harris.

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