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Rayland Sullivan

Death by Force
Case Description
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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 ...Read More
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  • The Columbus Dispatch: Police identify two men killed in Worthington bar shooting
  • 2 men fatally shot at bar outside of Columbus
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    Victim Details

    Rayland Sullivan

    Male

    Black / African American

    Columbus

    OH

    2017-11-15

    36

    Rayland

    Sullivan

    11/20/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Has anyone else looked into the security measures at Monkey's Bar and Grill the night Rayland and Br... ...Read More
    08/06/2024
    Hey everyone,
    This case is really weighing on my mind, and I was thinking about how unique the Wo... ...Read More
    12/03/2023
    I've been following the case of Rayland Sullivan and Brian Farris, and I can't shake the sadness for... ...Read More
    01/05/2023
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