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Nicholas Evans

Case from Columbus, OH dated Jul 20, 2022

Victim Details

Nicholas G. Evans

Male

Columbus

OH

2022-07-20

51

Nicholas

Evans

07/01/2026

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Nicholas G. Evans, a 51-year-old male of White ethnicity, tragically passed away on July 20, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. He was found shot to death behind the United Dairy Farmers convenience store in the Short North Arts District. According to police reports, Evans was involved in an altercation with 47-year-old Jeremy Vest, who pulled out a firearm and shot Evans. Vest was later arrested and charged with murder.

The incident occurred around 1:40 a.m., when Evans was retrieving his bike in ...
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