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Demetrius Coleman

Case from Columbus, OH dated Feb 17, 1997

Victim Details

Demetrius Coleman

Male

Columbus

OH

1997-02-17

26

Demetrius

Coleman

07/05/2026

Case Description

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On February 17, 1997, Demetrius Coleman, a 26-year-old male from Columbus, OH, tragically lost his life due to a gunshot wound. The incident remains an unsolved homicide, and the case has been classified as a cold case by the Ohio Attorney General's Office. Despite extensive investigations, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified in connection with Coleman's death.

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  • Unsolved Homicides - Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost
  • Demetrius Coleman, age 26 - National Gun Violence Memorial

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