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John Antonio Pope II

Case from Columbus, OH dated Jul 11, 2015

Victim Details

John Antonio Pope, II

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2015-07-11

19

John

Antonio Pope II

07/12/2026

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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 ...
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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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