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Herbert Earley

Case from Columbus, OH dated May 05, 2021

Victim Details

Herbert Earley, III

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2021-05-05

54

Herbert

Earley

07/05/2026

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Herbert Earley III, a 54-year-old Black male, tragically lost his life on May 5, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. The incident occurred at approximately 6:26 a.m. when Herbert and another individual were sitting in a silver vehicle at a Sunoco Gas Station located at 1799 E. Hudson St. A black SUV pulled into the lot and began firing into their vehicle before driving off. Herbert was rushed to Grant Hospital but was pronounced dead at 7:03 a.m.

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  • The Columbus Dispatch: East Side man dies after shooting in Northeast Side gas station parking lot
  • WSYX: Man dies after shooting that started at northeast Columbus gas station
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about the surveillance footage angle in Herbert Earley III’s case. A ga... ...Read More
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    It's so disheartening to see another senseless act of violence with no resolution in sight. One aspe... ...Read More
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