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MarShawn McCarrel

Case from Columbus, OH dated Feb 08, 2016

Victim Details

MarShawn M. McCarrel II

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2016-02-08

23

MarShawn

McCarrel

06/26/2026

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MarShawn M. McCarrel II, a 23-year-old Black man from Columbus, OH, tragically died on February 8, 2016. He was a community organizer and activist involved in the Black Lives Matter movement. McCarrel was the founder of Pursuing Our Dreams, an organization dedicated to helping the homeless in Columbus. He was also known for his efforts in organizing protests against police brutality, particularly following the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.

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  • The brief, poignant life of MarShawn McCarrel - Columbus Monthly
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