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Brandon Wheat

Case from Columbus, OH dated Sep 29, 2021

Victim Details

Brandon Wheat

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2021-09-29

31

Brandon

Wheat

07/02/2026

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Brandon Jamaal Wheat, a 31-year-old Black male from Columbus, Ohio, tragically lost his life on September 29, 2021. He was found unresponsive in an alley in the 1800 block of Sullivant Avenue after a Shotspotter call alerted the police to gunshots around 11:51 p.m. Despite the efforts of patrol officers to render aid, Brandon succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

The circumstances surrounding Brandon's death are still under investigation. The Columbus Police Department has been actively ...
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  • WSYX: Police investigating after person found shot to death in the Hilltop
  • 10tv.com: 31-year-old man killed in Columbus shooting late Wednesday night
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    I’ve been following this case closely and can’t stop thinking about how events like this leave a... ...Read More
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    Brandon's passing has been on my mind a lot, and I've been reflecting on the impact of the Shotspott... ...Read More
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