Martez Avery

Murdered

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On August 7, 2005, Martez Avery, a 19-year-old from Columbus, Ohio, was fatally shot while traveling on Interstate 70 West. Martez was the passenger in a vehicle that had recently left the Big Easy Bar, located on Brice Road. The shooting occurred between 2:30 a.m. and 2:45 a.m. as the car traveled westward between Interstate 270 and Hamilton Road.

The incident led to his death on the same day. Reports indicate that a black, four-door vehicle approached Avery's car, and a gunshot was fi ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Martez Avery

    February 11, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Columbus

    OH

    2005-08-07

    2005-08-07

    Martez

    Avery

    10/28/2024


    Area Body Found:
    Forum Posts (2)
    Does anyone have any theories on the murder of Martez? It seems like a really mysterious and tragic ... ...Read More
    11/03/2023
    Was there a candlelight vigil held for Martez recently? I heard about his passing and would like to ... ...Read More
    06/04/2023