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Yazmink Speer

Case from Columbus, OH dated Jan 27, 2022

Victim Details

Yazmink Speer

Female

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2022-01-27

17

Yazmink

Speer

06/22/2026

Case Description

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On January 27, 2022, Yazmink Speer, a 17-year-old girl from Columbus, Ohio, tragically lost her life after being shot in the southeast side of the city. She was found suffering from a gunshot wound and was rushed to Mount Carmel East Hospital in critical condition, but unfortunately, she succumbed to her injuries early the next morning.

Columbus police arrested DeVaughn Morgan, a 24-year-old man, and charged him with murder in connection with Speer's death. According to court documents, d ...
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  • NBC4 WCMH-TV: Columbus police make arrest in shooting death of girl, 17
  • NBC4 WCMH-TV: 17-year-old dies one day after being shot in southeast Columbus
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