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Bernard Erby

Case from Columbus, OH dated Dec 04, 2016

Victim Details

Bernard Randy Erby

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2016-12-04

46

Bernard

Erby

06/28/2026

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On December 4, 2016, Bernard Randy Erby, a 46-year-old Black male from Columbus, OH, was found unresponsive in the front yard of a residence on Republic Avenue. He had suffered a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. Witnesses reported hearing a gunshot and seeing a small car leaving the area shortly after. Despite the initial investigation, no suspects have been identified, and the case remains unsolved.

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  • The Columbus Dispatch: 3 killed in separate shootings in Columbus overnight
  • Bernard R Erby Unsolved homicide - Ohio Attorney General
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