Hussein Galat Dahir, a 20-year-old male of Somali descent, tragically died on November 15, 2020, in Columbus, OH. He was fatally shot during a party at the Days Inn near the Ohio State Fairgrounds. The incident occurred around 1:15 a.m. when an altercation broke out, and Hussein tackled Said Maki Said, 19, after seeing a gun in Said's pocket. Said then shot Hussein and his brother, Abdisaid Dahir, 24, who survived the attack.
Said Maki Said was identified as the suspect and charged with
murder. He was initially at large but later arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter and felonious assault. Said pleaded guilty to these charges in October 2024 and was sentenced to 12 to 15 years in prison by Franklin County Common Pleas Court Judge Jeff Brown.
The case drew significant attention due to the nature of the incident and the subsequent legal proceedings. The community and the victim's family have been vocal about seeking justice for Hussein and ensuring that such incidents do not recur.
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