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Jordan Martin

Case from Columbus, OH dated Jul 17, 2017

Victim Details

Jordan Martin

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Columbus

OH

2017-07-17

17

Jordan

Martin

07/19/2026

1


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Jordan Martin, a 17-year-old male, was tragically killed on July 17, 2017, in Columbus, Ohio. He became the 72nd homicide victim in Columbus that year, contributing to a period of rising violence in the city. On the evening of the incident, Columbus police officers were called to respond to reports of gunfire. Jordan was found with gunshot wounds, and despite efforts to provide medical assistance, he did not survive his injuries.

The incident took place in a neighborhood in north Columb ...
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  • 17-year-old shot to death - Sunny 95
  • Teen killed in north Columbus shooting - ABC 6
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    Has anyone else been following the case of Jordan Martin, the young man from Columbus whose life was... ...Read More
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