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Lester Thomas

Case from Columbus, OH dated Nov 28, 2015

Victim Details

Lester Thomas

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Columbus

OH

2015-11-28

35

Lester

Thomas

06/22/2026

1


Area Body Found:

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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 ...
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  • Homicide Cold Case Unit Archive Nov 2015 - City of Columbus, Ohio
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