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John E. Anderson II

Death by Force
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John E. Anderson II, a 31-year-old man from Columbus, OH, tragically lost his life on November 23, 2015. He was a stucco mason by profession and was known for his generosity and dedication to his family. Anderson was shot along with his wife, Christina Chaffin Anderson, 30, and their 7-year-old son, Landon E. Anderson, inside their home on South Terrace Avenue in the Hilltop neighborhood. Their 12-year-old daughter, Makyleigh Anderson, survived the attack but was critically injured and taken to ...Read More
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  • The Columbus Dispatch: Family, neighbors wait for answers after Hilltop fatal shootings
  • http://www.wtol.com/story/30589945/3-killed-child-injured-in-ohio-police-involved-shooting
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    Victim Details

    John E. Anderson II

    Male

    Columbus

    OH

    2015-11-23

    31

    John

    E. Anderson II

    12/03/2025

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