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Lester Thomas

Death by Force
Case Description
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On November 28, 2015, Lester Thomas, aged 35, was shot and killed in Columbus, Ohio. The incident occurred at approximately 8:14 PM on Blue Spruce Place, where police responded to reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found Thomas with gunshot wounds, and he was subsequently transported to a nearby hospital. Unfortunately, despite medical intervention, he was pronounced dead later that evening, around 10:20 PM.

The homicide remains unsolved, and the Columbus Division of Police, alon ...Read More
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  • Homicide Cold Case Unit Archive Nov 2015 - City of Columbus, Ohio
  • Lester Thomas Unsolved homicide - Ohio Attorney General
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    Victim Details

    Lester Thomas

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Columbus

    OH

    2015-11-28

    35

    Lester

    Thomas

    11/13/2025

    1


    Area Body Found:
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