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David Knox

Case from Columbus, OH dated Jan 06, 2021

Victim Details

David Knox

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2021-01-06

David

Knox

06/23/2026

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David Knox, a 62-year-old man from Columbus, Ohio, was tragically killed on January 6, 2021. Knox was found at a gas station on East Hudson Street in Argyle Park, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to Grant Medical Center but succumbed to his injuries about an hour later. The incident was one of eight murders that occurred within the first six days of 2021 in Columbus.

The suspect in Knox's murder is Dontrell Jaynes, a 23-year-old man who was already serving a 20-year prison sen ...
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  • The Columbus Dispatch: Suspect in South Side double homicide arrested, charged with murder
  • WSYX: Violent night leaves 3 dead in Columbus Wednesday, warrant filed against suspect
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