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Santos Hercules

Case from Columbus, OH dated Apr 12, 2015

Victim Details

Santos Hercules

March 28, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Columbus

OH

2015-04-12

16

Santos

Hercules

07/16/2026

1


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On April 12, 2015, 16-year-old Santos Hercules was tragically shot and killed in Columbus, Ohio. The incident occurred at approximately 3:40 a.m. near the 700 block of Polo Drive South. Columbus Police officers were initially dispatched to the area after multiple reports of gunshots, and upon arrival, they found Santos with critical injuries. Despite efforts to save him, Santos succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead shortly after the police arrived on the scene.

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  • Teenager Killed in North Columbus Shooting - 10tv.com
  • Teen dead in Columbus shooting, police search for suspect
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