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Charles Eugene Staten

Case from Columbus, OH dated Apr 07, 2017

Victim Details

Charles Eugene Staten

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2017-04-07

38

Charles

Eugene Staten

07/15/2026

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Charles Eugene Staten, a 38-year-old African American male from Columbus, Ohio, tragically lost his life on April 7, 2017. Staten was fatally shot outside the Brothers Food Mart in the 1700 block of Parsons Avenue. He was found unresponsive with a gunshot wound and was later pronounced dead at Grant Medical Center. The incident occurred around 9:52 p.m., and Staten was transported to the hospital in critical condition.

Following the investigation, Columbus Police charged 27-year-old Mersh ...
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  • The Columbus Dispatch: Police identify man killed outside Parsons Ave. convenience store
  • NBC4i.com: South Columbus shooting leaves one man dead
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