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William Howard

Case from Columbus, OH dated Nov 05, 2016

Victim Details

William Howard

March 28, 2022

Male

Caucasian / White

Columbus

OH

2016-11-05

2016-11-05

26

William

Howard

06/25/2026

1


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William Howard, a 26-year-old man, was fatally shot in the early hours of November 5, 2016, in Columbus, Ohio. At approximately 4:30 a.m., Columbus Police Department officers and medics were dispatched to a residence in the 700 block of Ogden Avenue following reports of a shooting. Upon their arrival, William was found in the doorway of the residence with a gunshot wound to his chest. Despite efforts by emergency services, he succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The homicide took place in the ...
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  • Columbus police looking for clues on 2016 homicide | 10tv.com
  • One person killed in west Columbus shooting | 10tv.com
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