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Lawrence L. Jefferson

Case from Columbus, OH dated Apr 26, 2022

Victim Details

Lawrence L. Jefferson

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2022-04-26

51

Lawrence

L. Jefferson

07/11/2026

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Lawrence L. Jefferson, a 51-year-old African American man, tragically lost his life on April 26, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. He was working at the Executive Barber Salon on Northmeadows Boulevard when he was shot by Jermaine King, a 40-year-old man. Jefferson had only been working at the barbershop for about a month. The incident occurred in broad daylight, and Jefferson was pronounced dead at the scene.

King was identified as the suspect through video surveillance footage and witness accoun ...
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  • 10tv.com: Police: Employee killed in shooting at north Columbus barbershop
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    Did anyone else find it odd that Jermaine King just walked through an alley to get to the barbershop... ...Read More
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