How Did Ethan Liming Die? I Promise School Murder Investigation

Ethan Liming was a 17 year old boy from Akron, Ohio. He was a student at LeBron James’ school, “I Promise School.” Liming was found dead, beaten.

Ethan Liming Death Details

Three Arrested In Ethan Liming Death Investigation. “20-year old Deshawn Stafford Jr., 19-year-old Tyler Stafford, and 21-year-old Donovon Jones were arrested Saturday morning by the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force and Akron Police at two separate residential buildings. “I am happy to report that today, officers with the Akron Police Department, made several arrests in connection with the death of Ethan Liming,” said Akron Police Chief Stephen Mylett in a press release. “We thank the members of the community for their outpouring of support that helped investigators throughout this investigation.”” [Fox]

Liming Found Beaten To Death. “A 17-year-old male was found apparently beaten to death Thursday night near the basketball courts of the I Promise School on West Market Street in Akron. The teen was identified as Ethan Liming by the Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office. Liming was found at about 10:45 p.m. in a parking lot near the basketball court at the school at 400 W. Market St., the Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office said Friday morning.” [Akron Beacon Journal]

Police: Liming Killed During Fight On School Parking Lot. “Liming was with a group of friends who pulled into the school parking lot, police said. Shortly after arriving, the victim and his friends became involved in a fight with at least three other males who were already on the property playing basketball. During the ordeal, the victim was knocked unconscious and brutally assaulted, police said. “After he was assaulted and injured and on the ground, the assault continued, based on the investigation, so that’s where we find that it’s very troubling,” said Lt. Michael Miller.” [Fox 8]

Crowd Of 500 Mourned Death. “A crowd of nearly 500 gathered Friday evening to pay tribute to 17-year-old Ethan Liming, a rising senior at Firestone Community Learning Center who fell victim to violence the night before. While the sunlight gleamed off scattered clouds and the western sky glowed orange, the mood at the Firestone field was somber. Hundreds stood silently on the Northwest Akron ballfield where Liming had once played with his friends.” [Akron Beacon Journal]