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Ulrich Smith

Case from Columbus, OH dated Oct 10, 2017

Victim Details

Ulrich M. Smith

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2017-10-10

42

Ulrich

Smith

06/23/2026

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Ulrich M. Smith, a 42-year-old Black male, was tragically shot and killed on October 10, 2017, in Columbus, Ohio. He was walking home from a COTA bus stop when he was found suffering from a gunshot wound in the area of East Fifth Avenue and the ramp to James Road. Despite being rushed to Grant Medical Center, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Smith left behind a wife and young son.

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  • The Columbus Dispatch: East Side slaying marks Columbus' 100th homicide this year
  • Columbus police looking for answers on 2017 homicide - 10tv.com
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