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William David Keen

Case from Columbus, OH dated Jul 14, 2014

Victim Details

William David Keen

Male

Columbus

OH

2014-07-14

49

William

David Keen

07/02/2026

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William David Keen, a 49-year-old handyman from Columbus, OH, was tragically shot to death on July 14, 2014, in Prairie Township. The incident occurred in the 100 block of Oxley Road near Palmetto Street. Keen was shot three times in the back by Jafet A. Medrano, a 17-year-old who was attempting to rob him. Medrano was driving a car with Bryan N. Mathews, an 18-year-old, who served as the getaway driver.

Medrano approached Keen under the pretense of asking for a light, but when Keen attem ...
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  • The Columbus Dispatch: Teen will face murder charge in adult court for his part in 2014 fatal shooting
  • The Columbus Dispatch: Man charged in death of handyman last summer
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