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Anthony Butts Sr., a 30-year-old African American man from Columbus, Ohio, tragically lost his life on May 15, 2021. He was fatally shot during a shootout in the South Linden area. The incident occurred around 10:08 p.m. on East 18th Avenue, where Butts was found shot and later pronounced dead at 11:18 p.m.

The investigation revealed that Anthony Wilkes, a 22-year-old man, was involved in the altercation that led to Butts' death. Wilkes was found wounded at the scene and was later charge ...Read More
Victim Details

Anthony Butts, Sr.

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2021-05-15

30

Anthony

Butts

11/20/2025