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Erique Forney

Case from Columbus, OH dated Feb 18, 2020

Victim Details

Erique D Forney Jr

Male

Columbus

OH

2020-02-18

17

Erique

Forney

07/05/2026

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Erique D. Forney Jr., a 17-year-old male from Columbus, Ohio, tragically lost his life on February 18, 2020. He was found lying on the ground suffering from gunshot wounds in the 5400 block of Mallards Marsh on the Northeast Side of Columbus. Despite immediate medical attention, Erique was pronounced dead at the scene.

The investigation into Erique's death led to the identification of a suspect, 17-year-old Joseph Jewell. Police issued a murder warrant for Jewell's arrest, describing him ...
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  • NBC4 WCMH-TV: 17-year-old homicide suspect shot and killed by Columbus police
  • WTTE: Teen killed in shooting at Mallard's Landing Apartments
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    I've been thinking a lot about Erique's friends and how this must be affecting them. Losing a friend... ...Read More
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