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Robert Bass

Death by Force
Case Description
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Robert D. Bass, a 22-year-old male of African American ethnicity, tragically lost his life on July 28, 2014, in Columbus, OH. The incident occurred at a house on Stevens Avenue in the Franklinton neighborhood. Bass was killed alongside Cherod D. Houchins, who was 21 years old. The deaths were initially believed to be drug-related.

The investigation revealed that the shooting was orchestrated by Roshawn L. Agee, a 30-year-old man who was serving a prison sentence at the time. Agee arranged ...Read More
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  • The Columbus Dispatch: Families mourn two killed in Franklinton shootings
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    Victim Details

    Robert D. Bass

    Male

    Black / African American

    Columbus

    OH

    2014-07-28

    22

    Robert

    Bass

    11/09/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I'm among many who are trying to piece together the horrifying events that led to the loss of Robert... ...Read More
    04/11/2024
    The more I read about Robert and Cherod's case, the more my heart goes out to their families. I can'... ...Read More
    02/06/2024
    Has anyone else been following the details of this case? I can't stop thinking about the role of org... ...Read More
    08/11/2023
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