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McKinley Watson

Case from Columbus, OH dated Aug 08, 2014

Victim Details

McKinley Watson

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2014-08-08

50

McKinley

Watson

06/26/2026

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McKinley Watson, a 50-year-old male of African American ethnicity, tragically lost his life on August 8, 2014, in Columbus, Ohio. Watson was fatally shot inside a vehicle in a Southeast Side alley following an argument. He was discovered by officers responding to a shooting behind a home on Oakwood Avenue just before 10:00 p.m. Despite immediate medical attention, Watson succumbed to his injuries shortly after arriving at the hospital.

The investigation revealed that Watson was shot insid ...
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    It's truly tragic what happened to McKinley Watson. I can't help but think about that argument leadi... ...Read More
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