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Preston Bell

Case from Columbus, OH dated Dec 27, 2021

Victim Details

Preston Bell

Male

Columbus

OH

2021-12-27

22

Preston

Bell

07/07/2026

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Preston Allen Bell, a 22-year-old male from Columbus, Ohio, was fatally shot on December 27, 2021, near the intersection of Shady Lane Road and McAllister Avenue in east Columbus. His death was recorded as the 199th homicide in Columbus that year, marking a record-breaking year for violence in the city. Preston was described by his family as a well-mannered young man who was an avid fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes and Pittsburgh Steelers.

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