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Nekoda Leftenant

Case from Columbus, OH dated Feb 03, 2018

Victim Details

Nekoda Leftenant

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2018-02-03

59

Nekoda

Leftenant

07/09/2026

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Nekoda Leftenant, a 59-year-old African American male, tragically passed away on February 3, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. He was found lying in the doorway of Apartment 3 at 1481 W. Rich Street, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Despite immediate medical attention, he was pronounced dead at the scene at 1:42 a.m.

The incident was reported to Columbus Police officers at approximately 1:30 a.m., who arrived to find Mr. Leftenant in critical condition. The Homicide Cold Case Unit has bee ...
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  • NBC4i.com: Man killed when answering door at Franklinton apartment complex
  • Homicide Cold Case Unit Archive Feb 2018 - City of Columbus, Ohio
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