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Ulrich Smith

Case from Columbus, OH dated Oct 10, 2017

Victim Details

Ulrich Smith

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Columbus

OH

2017-10-10

42

Ulrich

Smith

06/25/2026

1


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On October 10, 2017, Ulrich Maurice Smith, age 42, was found suffering from a gunshot wound on East 5th Avenue near the ramp to James Road in Columbus, Ohio. The incident occurred around 9:00 p.m. when a passerby noticed a man lying partially in the street and alerted emergency services. Upon arrival, Columbus police officers discovered Mr. Smith with a critical gunshot injury. He was transported to a local hospital, but unfortunately, he was pronounced deceased shortly thereafter.

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  • Columbus police looking for answers on 2017 homicide | 10tv.com
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