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David Arthur Olson

Case from Columbus, OH dated Sep 15, 2020

Victim Details

David Arthur Olson

Male

White / Caucasian

Columbus

OH

2020-09-15

57

David

Arthur Olson

06/23/2026

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David Arthur Olson, a 57-year-old white male, tragically died on September 15, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. He was found lying in an alley behind 712 S. Weyant Avenue suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite the efforts of Columbus Division of Fire paramedics who transported him to Grant Medical Center, lifesaving measures were unsuccessful, and he was pronounced dead at 12:52 p.m.

The incident occurred around 12:23 p.m. when officers responded to a report of shots fired in the area. Unfortuna ...
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  • NBC4 WCMH-TV: Man dies after being found shot in east Columbus alley
  • WSYX: Man killed in east Columbus shooting
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    I keep thinking about the location where poor David Olson was found. It's so unsettling to realize h... ...Read More
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