Caleb Withington, 23, was fatally shot in Cleveland, Ohio on December 23, 2024, according to the Gun Violence Archive. Born May 5, 2001, in Bangalore, India, he moved with family to Guwahati after his parents’ divorce and later relocated to Akron, Ohio in 2014 where he lived with his grandmother, Barbara Runge. Caleb graduated from Firestone High School in 2020 and worked as an independent contractor installing drywall and flooring.

Family members describe him as compassionate and engaged in deep conversations, with passions for soccer and music. He also helped build the Home of Hope orphanage in India, which cared for nearly 100 children. No arrests or suspects have been publicly reported and the Cleveland Division of Police has not released further details. A celebration of life is planned by the family.

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