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Dalyn Sheppard

Case from Columbus, OH dated Jan 01, 2025

Victim Details

Dalyn Sheppard

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2025-01-01

23

Dalyn

Sheppard

06/20/2026

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Dalyn Lee Sheppard, a 23-year-old man from Columbus, Ohio, tragically lost his life on January 1, 2025. Sheppard was shot on the city's east side, in the 3600 block of Kirkwood Road, just south of East Livingston Avenue. Officers responded to reports of a gunshot victim around 9 p.m. Upon arrival, they found Sheppard suffering from a gunshot wound and immediately provided aid until medics transported him to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Sheppard was a beloved son, father ...
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  • Yahoo News: One killed in Columbus after New Year’s Day shooting
  • WTTE: Columbus police investigate first deadly shooting of the new year
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    I can't get over how senseless this tragedy is. I keep thinking about Dalyn's son, August Lee, and h... ...Read More
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    I've been thinking a lot about Dalyn Lee Sheppard and his story. One aspect that really strikes me i... ...Read More
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