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Trayvon A. Hardy

Case from Columbus, OH dated Jan 06, 2021

Victim Details

Trayvon A. Hardy

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2021-01-06

19

Trayvon

A. Hardy

06/23/2026

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Trayvon A. Hardy, a 19-year-old Black male from Columbus, Ohio, tragically lost his life on January 6, 2021. He was a giving and thoughtful person with a passion for gaming and athletics. On the night of his death, Trayvon stepped outside his apartment on Stormy Lane and was shot. He was found suffering from a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the scene.

The incident occurred around 9:05 p.m., and witnesses reported that Trayvon collapsed inside the apartment ...
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  • Obituary for Trayvon A Hardy | Jerry Spears Funeral Home
  • WSYX: Teen killed in shooting in West Columbus
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