The community of Twinsburg, Ohio, is grieving the heartbreaking loss of 14-year-old London Brown, a freshman at Twinsburg High School who was tragically killed on November 15, 2025. Her death has sent shockwaves through the city, prompting an outpouring of support, sorrow, and calls for justice.
he tragic events began when London’s mother reported her missing on the morning of Saturday, November 15, 2025. Concern quickly escalated when initial information indicated that London may have been in possession of a gun at the time she disappeared. Later that afternoon, authorities discovered her body in a wooded area near Twinsburg High School. The location, close to the heart of the community, intensified the emotional impact of the devastating news.
According to the Summit County Medical Examiner’s office, London Brown died from a gunshot wound. The discovery immediately launched a major investigation led by the Twinsburg Police Department.
A 15-year-old boy, identified as a resident of Twinsburg Township, was taken into custody near the scene shortly after the discovery. Authorities have charged him with murder and tampering with evidence in connection with London’s death. He is currently being held at the Summit County Juvenile Detention Center and is awaiting a pre-trial hearing scheduled for early December. Law enforcement officials have stated that, based on current evidence, there is no ongoing threat to public safety.
While the investigation remains active, police have not released additional details regarding a possible motive or the relationship between the victim and the suspect. The case continues to unfold as detectives work to piece together the events leading up to the tragic shooting.
The loss of London Brown has deeply impacted the Twinsburg community. As a freshman at Twinsburg High School, she was known as a “bright and beloved” young woman, according to a school board member. Teachers, friends, and neighbors have described her as kind-hearted, energetic, and full of promise.
