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Johnathan Smith

Case from Columbus, OH dated Jan 20, 2018

Victim Details

Johnathan E Smith

Male

Columbus

OH

2018-01-20

31

Johnathan

Smith

07/27/2026

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Johnathan Smith, a 31-year-old male from Columbus, OH, tragically died on January 20, 2018, from an apparent gunshot wound. He was found lying in a parking lot, and despite efforts by emergency responders, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The investigation into Johnathan Smith's death revealed that he was a victim of a shooting incident. Law enforcement officers arrived at the scene and conducted a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding his death. The case w ...
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  • NBC4i.com: Man killed in shooting outside southeast Columbus nightclub
  • Johnathan E Smith, age 31 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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