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Marquise Antwaun Lanier

Death by Force
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Marquise Antwaun Lanier, a 23-year-old Black male, tragically lost his life on May 8, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. The incident occurred around 2:25 a.m. when Columbus Police Officers responded to a report of a shooting at 807 Fairwood Avenue. Upon arrival, they found Lanier inside a parked vehicle suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. He was immediately transported to Grant Medical Center in extremely critical condition, but despite medical efforts, Lanier succumbed to his injuries at approximate ...Read More
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  • WCMH: Columbus police identify man shot and killed on city's east side
  • WTTE: Police identify man killed in east Columbus shooting
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    Victim Details

    Marquise Antwaun Lanier

    Male

    Black / African American

    Columbus

    OH

    2019-05-08

    23

    Marquise

    Antwaun Lanier

    11/17/2025

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