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Hussein Galat Dahir

Case from Columbus, OH dated Nov 15, 2020

Victim Details

Hussein Galat Dahir

Male

Columbus

OH

2020-11-15

20

Hussein

Galat Dahir

07/11/2026

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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 m ...
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  • The Columbus Dispatch: Suspect identified in shooting of brothers at hotel near state fairgrounds
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    I've been following the Dahir case, and something that's been on my mind is the community response a... ...Read More
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    It's deeply distressing to think about how a night meant for gatherings and joy turned into such a t... ...Read More
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