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Lynford Taylor

Case from Columbus, OH dated Oct 27, 2012

Victim Details

Lynford Taylor

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Columbus

OH

2012-10-27

40

Lynford

Taylor

06/26/2026


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On October 27, 2012, 40-year-old Lynford Taylor was shot and killed while riding in the backseat of a friend's car in Columbus, Ohio. The incident occurred when Taylor and his friend were driving in the area of East Livingston Avenue and Beechwood Road. Reports indicate that someone fired shots into the vehicle, striking Taylor, who later succumbed to his injuries. Despite ongoing investigations by the Columbus Police Department, no arrests have been made, and authorities continue to seek any in ...
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