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Pete Staten

Case from Columbus, OH dated Apr 24, 2016

Victim Details

Pete Staten

Male

Columbus

OH

2016-04-24

51

Pete

Staten

06/29/2026

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Pete Staten, a 51-year-old man from Columbus, OH, tragically passed away on April 24, 2016. He was born on August 3, 1964, in Williamson, WV, to Jack and Rose Staten. Pete is survived by his loving wife, Karen Staten, and their four children: Anthony, Lavena, Brittney, and Jeremy. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Staten.

Pete Staten's death was the result of a fatal shooting. According to police reports, Pete was shot and killed outside a home on West Castle Road near S. High ...
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  • The Columbus Dispatch: Police identify man killed in South Side shooting
  • Suspect arrested in fatal south Columbus shooting - ABC 6
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