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Joshua Lucas

Case from Columbus, OH dated Aug 27, 2017

Victim Details

Joshua S. Lucas

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2017-08-27

20

Joshua

Lucas

06/25/2026

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Joshua S. Lucas, a 20-year-old African American male from Columbus, Ohio, tragically passed away on August 27, 2017. Joshua was known for his friendly and loveable nature, always seen with a smile on his face. He was born on September 8, 1997, to Rachel Fordson and John Lucas II, and he continued his education at East High School in Columbus.

Joshua's untimely death was the result of a shooting incident. He was shot once in the upper body and was subsequently driven to Mt. Carmel West Hos ...
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  • The Columbus Dispatch: Weeks after shooting, Near East Side man becomes city's 99th homicide victim
  • Homicide Cold Case Unit Archive Oct 2017 - City of Columbus, Ohio
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