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Dwaynel Howard

Case from Columbus, OH dated Oct 28, 2017

Victim Details

Dwaynel Howard

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Columbus

OH

2017-10-28

51

Dwaynel

Howard

06/21/2026


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On October 27, 2017, Dwaynel Howard, aged 51, was shot in the area of S. Hamilton Road and Melroy Avenue in Columbus, Ohio. At approximately 8:08 p.m., the Columbus Police Department received a call reporting the incident. Upon arrival, officers found Howard critically wounded. He was immediately transported to Grant Medical Center, where he remained in critical condition until the following day. On October 28, 2017, at around 6:05 p.m., Dwaynel Howard succumbed to his injuries and was pronounce ...
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  • Homicide Cold Case Unit Archive Oct 2017 - City of Columbus, Ohio
  • 51-year-old man dies from injuries after east side shooting - 10tv.com
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