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Gary Lee Johnson Jr

Case from Columbus, OH dated Apr 22, 2015

Victim Details

Gary Lee Johnson Jr

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2015-04-22

25

Gary

Lee Johnson Jr

07/07/2026

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Gary Lee Johnson Jr., a 25-year-old Black male, tragically lost his life on April 22, 2015, in Columbus, Ohio. He was found unresponsive in the front passenger seat of a vehicle parked in the driveway of a residence on McGuffey Road. Despite the immediate response from Columbus police and paramedics, Gary succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

The incident occurred around 12:36 a.m., and the investigation revealed that Gary was critically wounded as a result of a shooting. Unfortunately, ...
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  • The Columbus Dispatch: Man fatally shot in South Linden
  • Gary Lee Johnson Jr, age 25 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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