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Derrick Pearson

Case from Columbus, OH dated Jan 14, 2005

Victim Details

Derrick Pearson

February 11, 2022

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2005-01-14

2005-01-14

Derrick

Pearson

06/28/2026


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On January 14, 2005, Derrick Pearson, a 44-year-old Black male, was tragically killed in Columbus, Ohio. The incident occurred at 2071 E. 5th Ave., where Pearson suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the neck. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unsolved, and law enforcement continues to seek information regarding the case.

Pearson was born on January 6, 1961, and passed away just days after his 44th birthday. His final resting place is Oakland Cemetery in Sandusky, Erie County, Oh ...
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