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John William Medlin IV

Case from Columbus, OH dated May 19, 2018

Victim Details

John William Medlin IV

Male

White / Caucasian

Columbus

OH

2018-05-19

19

John

William Medlin IV

06/24/2026

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John William Medlin IV, a 19-year-old male from Columbus, OH, tragically passed away on May 19, 2018, due to an apparent gunshot wound to the back. The incident occurred around the 100 block of South Warren Avenue in Columbus. Medlin was with a juvenile at the time of the shooting, who was physically assaulted by the suspects but survived and was transported to Mt. Carmel West Hospital in stable condition. The investigation revealed that Medlin and the juvenile were confronted by unknown suspect ...
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  • The Columbus Dispatch: Police identify 19-year-old killed in Hilltop homicide
  • Police identify 19-year-old killed on Hilltop - The Columbus Dispatch
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