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John Antonio Pope II

Death by Force
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John Antonio Pope II, a 19-year-old African American male from Columbus, OH, tragically lost his life on July 11, 2015. He was found dead in an apartment on East Livingston Avenue, having suffered multiple gunshot wounds. The incident occurred early Saturday morning, and it was determined that Pope was killed during a dice game that escalated into a violent confrontation.

Following the incident, two men were arrested and charged with Pope's murder. The suspects were later sentenced to pri ...Read More
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  • Legacy.com: John Antonio Pope II Obituary (2015) The Columbus Dispatch
  • NBC4i.com: Second suspect arrested in connection with fatal July shooting
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    Victim Details

    John Antonio Pope, II

    Male

    Black / African American

    Columbus

    OH

    2015-07-11

    19

    John

    Antonio Pope II

    11/07/2025

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