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Jermale L. Payton

Case from Columbus, OH dated Aug 17, 2021

Victim Details

Jermale L. Payton

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2021-08-17

35

Jermale

L. Payton

07/04/2026

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On August 17, 2021, Jermale L. Payton, a 35-year-old Black male, was tragically shot and killed in Columbus, Ohio. The incident occurred around 1:15 a.m. at the Southpark Apartments in South Franklinton. When officers arrived at the scene, they found Payton lying in the street suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite life-saving efforts by the officers and paramedics, Payton was pronounced dead at Grant Medical Center at 1:51 a.m.

The investigation into Payton's death revealed that shots w ...
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  • 10tv.com: Police: Man found shot, killed in South Franklinton
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    I just can't wrap my head around how the Southpark Apartments haven't bolstered security given the h... ...Read More
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