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Laquam Gratsy

Case from Columbus, OH dated Jan 30, 2017

Victim Details

Laquam J Gratsy

Male

Columbus

OH

2017-01-30

23

Laquam

Gratsy

06/22/2026

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Laquam J. Gratsy, a 23-year-old male from Columbus, OH, tragically lost his life on January 30, 2017. He was killed in a shooting incident at a home on the 200 block of South Ogden Avenue in the Hilltop area. The incident occurred shortly after 7 PM, and Gratsy was fatally shot during what appeared to be a robbery.

Police investigations led to the arrest of two individuals, Hakeem O. Johnston, 24, and Devante Harris, 22, in connection with the homicide. Both were charged with murder. Harr ...
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  • NBC4i.com: Two charged in connection with Hilltop area homicide
  • NBC4i.com: One killed in Hilltop area shooting
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