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Rodney Brown

Case from Columbus, OH dated Sep 11, 2021

Victim Details

Rodney Brown

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2021-09-11

46

Rodney

Brown

07/17/2026

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Rodney Brown, a 46-year-old man from Columbus, OH, was tragically shot and killed on September 11, 2021. The incident occurred near Mount Carmel East Hospital on Stornoway Drive South. According to police reports, Brown was found lying on a sidewalk with a gunshot wound, and despite immediate medical attention, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Witnesses at the scene reported that Brown had a verbal confrontation with 23-year-old Brian Smith before the shooting. Based on these accounts ...
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  • NBC4 WCMH-TV: Man shot dead after confrontation; suspect identified
  • Ohio judge deems 2021 fatal shooting self-defense, suspect released
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