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Kevin Dotson

Case from Columbus, OH dated Feb 03, 2011

Victim Details

Kevin Dotson

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Columbus

OH

2011-02-03

24

Kevin

Dotson

06/27/2026


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Kevin Dotson, aged 24, was shot and killed on February 3, 2011, in Columbus, Ohio. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. outside a residence on North Garfield Avenue. Police responded to the scene after receiving reports of gunfire and found Dotson suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite efforts by emergency responders, he did not survive his injuries.

The Columbus Police Department has kept the investigation open, urging anyone with information regarding the case to come forward. As of ...
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  • Man shot to death on Near East Side - The Columbus Dispatch
  • Man Shot, Killed Outside Home On East Side | 10tv.com

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    It’s so devastating to think about Kevin Dotson and the promising life he had ahead of him before ... ...Read More
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