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Tavion William Allen Walker

Death by Force
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Tavion William Allen Walker, a 20-year-old Black male, tragically lost his life on July 16, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. The incident occurred on July 15, 2020, around 11:19 PM, when patrol officers responded to a report of a shooting in the area of North 4th Street and East 7th Avenue. Upon arrival, they found Walker in an alley suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. He was quickly transported to a local hospital but succumbed to his injuries at 11:42 PM.

Walker's death marked the 68th homi ...Read More
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  • WSYX: Man dies after shooting in north Columbus
  • NBC4 WCMH-TV: Man dies after being shot near Weinland Park
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    Victim Details

    Tavion William Allen Walker

    Male

    Black / African American

    Columbus

    OH

    2020-07-16

    20

    Tavion

    William Allen Walker

    11/26/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Hey everyone,
    I've been thinking a lot about the vigil that was held for Tavion the day after ... ...Read More
    05/22/2024
    Hey everyone, I’ve been thinking a lot about the atmosphere at the vigil for Tavion. It's just bey... ...Read More
    01/08/2024
    The part that really gets to me about Tavion's case is how the vigil for his memory turned violent. ... ...Read More
    07/01/2023
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