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Deaire Craighead

Death by Force
Case Description
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De'Aire Maurice Lee Craighead, a 16-year-old African American male from Columbus, Ohio, tragically lost his life on December 25, 2022. Craighead was shot multiple times in the North Linden neighborhood of Columbus. He was found outside at the scene of an altercation, but the details of his involvement and the identities of other potential participants were not immediately clear. Craighead was transported to Riverside Methodist Hospital in critical condition but was pronounced dead shortly after ...Read More
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  • 10tv.com: Police: 16-year-old killed in North Linden shooting
  • No suspect in Columbus teen's homicide on Christmas Day
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    Victim Details

    Deaire Craighead

    Male

    Black / African American

    Columbus

    OH

    2022-12-25

    16

    Deaire

    Craighead

    11/22/2025

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