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Christopher Roberts

Case from Columbus, OH dated Jul 07, 2022

Victim Details

Christopher Roberts

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2022-07-07

21

Christopher

Roberts

07/07/2026

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Christopher Roberts, a 21-year-old male from Columbus, OH, tragically lost his life on July 7, 2022. He was fatally shot in what was described as an ambush attack at the Cross-Key Apartments on Chatterton Road. Roberts was found in a stairwell landing with a gunshot wound to his upper body. The incident was captured on video surveillance footage, showing Roberts being ambushed by a group of four to five unknown male suspects.

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  • 10tv.com: Franklin County deputies searching for group of suspects in deadly shooting
  • NBC4 WCMH-TV: One man dead after shooting near Nafzger Park in east Columbus
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