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William Brown

Case from Columbus, OH dated Oct 17, 2017

Victim Details

William N. Brown Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2017-10-17

37

William

Brown

07/08/2026

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William N. Brown Jr., a 37-year-old Black male, tragically lost his life on October 17, 2017, in Columbus, Ohio. The incident occurred around 8:42 p.m. when the Columbus Division of Police received multiple calls reporting gunshots in the area of 4951 Majestic Dr. N. Responding officers found Brown Jr. with gunshot wounds and immediately transported him to Grant Medical Center. Despite efforts to save him, he succumbed to his injuries at 9:21 p.m.

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  • WSYX: Victim identified in fatal southeast Columbus shooting
  • One killed, another wounded in shooting at Near East Side house
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