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Fentahun G. Mengistu

Case from Columbus, OH dated Dec 10, 2021

Victim Details

Fentahun G. Mengistu

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2021-12-10

38

Fentahun

G. Mengistu

06/22/2026

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On December 10, 2021, Fentahun G. Mengistu, a 38-year-old Black man from Columbus, OH, was tragically killed in a shooting incident. The incident occurred in the 300 block of East 12th Avenue, where Columbus Police were dispatched to a report of a shooting at around 10:40 PM. Upon arrival, officers observed a blood trail but were unable to locate a victim. Shortly after, they received information that a shooting victim had arrived at OSU Hospital in critical condition. Despite receiving emergenc ...
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  • WSYX: 38-year-old man killed in University District shooting
  • WSYX: Man killed in northeast Columbus shooting
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