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Toby Smith

Case from Columbus, OH dated Nov 14, 2020

Victim Details

Toby Smith

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2020-11-14

45

Toby

Smith

06/21/2026

Case Description

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On November 14, 2020, Toby Smith, a 45-year-old Black man, was found unresponsive in the 2000 block of Rankin Avenue in East Linden, Columbus, OH. He was suffering from an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at 10:49 AM by medics. The Columbus Division of Police responded to the scene and launched an investigation into the incident.

The circumstances surrounding Toby Smith's death remain under investigation. Police have not yet identified any suspects or made any arrests in con ...
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    I keep thinking about the location where Toby was found and how it plays into the investigation. The... ...Read More
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