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Abdul Wadud

Case from Columbus, OH dated Dec 07, 2000

Victim Details

Abdul Wadud

February 11, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Columbus

OH

2000-12-07

2000-12-07

Abdul

Wadud

06/26/2026


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Abdul Wadud, aged 45, was killed on December 7, 2000, in Columbus, Ohio. The incident took place on South Ohio Avenue, where Wadud was found with a fatal gunshot wound to the head. The Columbus Police Department responded to the scene, but despite their efforts, the case remains unsolved. Abdul Wadud's death was investigated as a homicide, and it remains part of Ohio's list of unsolved homicides.

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  • Abdul Wadud Unsolved homicide - Ohio Attorney General
  • Abdul Wadud, age 45 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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