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David Slater Jr.

Death by Force
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On June 9, 2002, David Slater Jr., a 22-year-old male, was tragically killed in Columbus, Ohio. The incident took place on East 16th Avenue near Pearl Alley, close to the Ohio State University campus. Slater, a student at the university, was shot while sitting in his friend's car. According to police reports, the shooter fired through the back windshield, striking Slater in the chest. After being shot, the driver of the car attempted to rush Slater to the hospital but ended up flagging down a Co ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    David Slater Jr.

    February 11, 2022

    Male

    Caucasian / White

    Columbus

    OH

    2002-06-09

    2002-06-09

    David

    Slater Jr.

    No

    11/12/2025


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