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Benjamin Isaac Blackwell Jr.

Case from Columbus, OH dated Sep 17, 2017

Victim Details

Benjamin Isaac Blackwell, Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2017-09-17

18

Benjamin

Isaac Blackwell Jr.

07/13/2026

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Benjamin Isaac Blackwell Jr., an 18-year-old Black male, tragically lost his life on September 17, 2017, in Columbus, OH. He was found in front of 2329 West Broad Street suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Despite immediate medical attention and transportation to Mt. Carmel West Hospital, he succumbed to his injuries the following morning.

The incident occurred around 10:10 p.m., prompting a swift response from Columbus Police officers. Despite their efforts, the case remains unsolv ...
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  • The Columbus Dispatch: Police say 18-year-old shot on West Side Sunday night has died
  • Homicide Cold Case Unit Archive Sep 2017 - City of Columbus, Ohio
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