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Rayland Sullivan

Case from Columbus, OH dated Nov 15, 2017

Victim Details

Rayland Sullivan

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2017-11-15

36

Rayland

Sullivan

07/01/2026

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Rayland Sullivan, a 36-year-old male, tragically lost his life on November 15, 2017, in Columbus, OH. Sullivan was one of two men who were fatally shot at Monkey's Bar and Grill in Worthington, OH, early that morning. The incident marked the first homicide in Worthington in over 22 years. Sullivan was found in the parking lot of the bar, and the other victim, 28-year-old Brian Farris, was found at the front door. A third male was also injured in the shooting and was transported to Riverside Meth ...
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  • The Columbus Dispatch: Police identify two men killed in Worthington bar shooting
  • Rayland Sullivan, age 36 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    Has anyone else looked into the security measures at Monkey's Bar and Grill the night Rayland and Br... ...Read More
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    This case is really weighing on my mind, and I was thinking about how unique the Wo... ...Read More
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    I've been following the case of Rayland Sullivan and Brian Farris, and I can't shake the sadness for... ...Read More
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