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David Slater Jr.

Case from Columbus, OH dated Jun 09, 2002

Victim Details

David Slater Jr.

February 11, 2022

Male

Caucasian / White

Columbus

OH

2002-06-09

2002-06-09

David

Slater Jr.

No

06/28/2026


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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 ...
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  • David Slater Jr. Unsolved homicide - Ohio Attorney General
  • Police misled in death of student - The Lantern
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