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Gideon Porter, 33, of Berlin Heights, Ohio, died after being shot in the head during a domestic confrontation at his home on August 26, 2022. Porter Sr., and that William allegedly shot Gideon with a Colt .38-caliber revolver. Gideon was taken to a Cleveland hospital and died two days later.

William Porter was arrested and charged with felonious assault and booked into the Erie County Jail with bail set at $300,000; the investigation was ongoing and additional charges were said to be possible. Gideon was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served as a Diesel Electric Engineer, received a Purple Heart for injuries in Afghanistan, and participated in the Firelands Detachment 1192 and Marines Forever Honor Guard and Color Guard. He is remembered by family and friends for his kindness and sense of humor.

Does anyone have information about the incident or knew Gideon and can help fill in details for the investigation?