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Damon Thompson

Case from Columbus, OH dated Apr 18, 2026

Victim Details

Damon Thompson

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2026-04-18

22

Damon

Thompson

07/02/2026

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In the evening hours of Saturday, April 18, 2026, a suspected robbery in downtown Columbus turned fatal, claiming the life of 22-year-old Damon Thompson. The incident unfolded around 6:50 p.m. in the 300 block of South Grant Avenue. When Columbus police arrived at the scene, they discovered Thompson suffering from a gunshot wound. He was quickly transported to Grant Medical Center, but tragically succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

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  • 10tv.com: Police ID 22-year-old man killed in suspected robbery, shooting in downtown Columbus
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