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Gavin Osborne

Death by Force
Case Description
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Gavin Tyler Osborne, a 21-year-old male of White ethnicity from Columbus, OH, tragically passed away on September 25, 2022. He was fatally shot in the 1200 block of East 18th Avenue in north Columbus. Police responded to the scene just before 1 a.m. and found Osborne suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite immediate medical attention, he was pronounced dead at 1:02 a.m. The incident is currently under investigation as a possible case of self-defense.

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  • WSYX: 21-year-old victim identified in north Columbus deadly shooting
  • WTTE: Authorities call on community to help solve fatal shooting in 2022
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    Victim Details

    Gavin Osborne

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Columbus

    OH

    2022-09-25

    21

    Gavin

    Osborne

    11/12/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Does anyone else find it odd that this incident is being looked at as a potential self-defense case?... ...Read More
    07/06/2024
    I came across Gavin Osborne's case, and it's just so difficult to wrap my head around. I've been thi... ...Read More
    01/01/2024
    I’ve been following Gavin Tyler Osborne’s case closely, and my heart truly goes out to his famil... ...Read More
    07/16/2023
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