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James Drifmeyer

Case from Cincinnati, OH dated Apr 23, 2015

Victim Details

James Drifmeyer

Male

Cincinnati

OH

2015-04-23

46

James

Drifmeyer

07/08/2026

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James Drifmeyer, a 46-year-old man from Cincinnati, OH, tragically died on April 23, 2015, after being shot in the stomach. Drifmeyer was standing in front of his home on the 2800 block of West McMicken Avenue when he was shot. Paramedics rushed him to UC Medical Center, but he succumbed to his injuries ten days later.

The investigation into Drifmeyer's death led to the arrest of Brandon Lee Bauer, a 19-year-old man who was indicted on charges of reckless homicide. Bauer, who turned himse ...
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  • Cincinnati.com: Teen charged in homicide accused of 2nd shooting
  • Cincinnati.com: Man shot in University Heights dies
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