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Javon VanCleaf

Case from Columbus, OH dated Mar 18, 2015

Victim Details

Javon D. VanCleaf

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2015-03-18

22

Javon

VanCleaf

06/28/2026

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Javon D. VanCleaf, a 21-year-old Black male, tragically lost his life on March 18, 2015, in Columbus, Ohio. He was found seated behind the wheel of his vehicle at the intersection of 2338 W. Broad Street, having been shot. The Columbus Division of Fire pronounced him dead at the scene.

The incident occurred around 10:54 PM, and despite extensive investigations, no arrests have been made in connection with his death. The case remains an open investigation within the Columbus Police Departm ...
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