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Jordan Kinchen

Death by Force
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Jordan A. Kinchen, a 21-year-old Black male from Columbus, Ohio, tragically lost his life on October 19, 2018. He was one of two adult males discovered shot at the scene on Forest Village Lane. Despite the efforts of Columbus Fire Medic 32, Kinchen was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:01 p.m. The second victim was taken to Riverside Methodist Hospital in critical condition. Investigators have yet to identify any suspects or motives for the shooting.

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  • The Columbus Dispatch: One dead, one wounded in Northeast Side shooting
  • Man identified in fatal shooting in northeast Columbus
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    Victim Details

    Jordan A. Kinchen

    Male

    Black / African American

    Columbus

    OH

    2018-10-19

    21

    Jordan

    Kinchen

    11/10/2025

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