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James Lundy

Case from Columbus, OH dated Jul 25, 2017

Victim Details

James M Lundy

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2017-07-25

31

James

Lundy

07/10/2026

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On July 25, 2017, Columbus Police responded to a report of a shooting in the 1600 block of Smith Road on the city's southeast side. Upon arrival at approximately 3:20 p.m., officers discovered James Lundy, a 31-year-old African American male, lying unresponsive in a yard. Emergency medical personnel pronounced him dead at the scene at 3:32 p.m.

Investigations revealed that James Lundy had been involved in a physical altercation with 22-year-old Zhontel M. Angel, also an African American ...
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  • The Columbus Dispatch: Domestic dispute leads to fatal South Side shooting
  • James M Lundy, age 31 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    Whenever I read about incidents like what happened to James Lundy, it really makes me reflect on how... ...Read More
    06/21/2024
    Very few topics in true crime are as difficult to discuss as those involving family disputes turned ... ...Read More
    04/13/2024
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the deeper impact of this tragedy beyond the immediate loss. James ... ...Read More
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