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Christopher Goff

Death by Force
Case Description
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Christopher Goff, a 40-year-old male from Columbus, Ohio, tragically passed away on September 4, 2018. He was found suffering from a gunshot wound inside a North Warren Avenue home and was later pronounced dead at Grant Medical Center. The incident occurred during an argument with 45-year-old Delaires Hughes, who was arrested at the scene and charged with Goff's murder.

Hughes was subsequently charged and arrested for the murder of Christopher Goff. The investigation revealed that Hughes ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Christopher Goff

    Male

    Black / African American

    Columbus

    OH

    2018-09-04

    40

    Christopher

    Goff

    11/08/2025

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