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Shawn Lee Patilla

Death by Force
Case Description
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Shawn Lee Patilla, a 49-year-old Black male, tragically died on February 4, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. He was found lying in the middle of the Oakland Park Bar & Grill at 1427 Oakland Park Avenue, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Despite immediate medical attention and transportation to Grant Medical Center, he was pronounced deceased at 12:06 a.m. on February 5, 2018.

The incident occurred around 11:34 p.m. on February 4, 2018, when Columbus Police officers responded to a report o ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Shawn Lee Patilla

    Male

    Black / African American

    Columbus

    OH

    2018-02-04

    49

    Shawn

    Lee Patilla

    11/18/2025

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