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Rycheous McKinney

Death by Force
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Rycheous McKinney, a 16-year-old Black male, was tragically killed on November 4, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. McKinney was a sophomore at East High School and a member of the school's football team, where he wore number 23. He was known for his dedication and hard work on the field, and his teammates and coach remembered him fondly. On the night of his death, McKinney was found in the back of a location on Willamont Avenue with a gunshot wound. Despite being rushed to Grant Medical Center for life- ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Rycheous McKinney

    Male

    Black / African American

    Columbus

    OH

    2021-11-04

    16

    Rycheous

    McKinney

    11/22/2025

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