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Michael Sowards

Case from Columbus, OH dated Dec 26, 1998

Victim Details

Michael Sowards

February 11, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Columbus

OH

1998-12-26

1998-12-26

Michael

Sowards

07/04/2026


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On December 26, 1998, Michael Sowards, a 27-year-old male, was shot and killed outside his home in Columbus, Ohio. The incident took place at 1122 Mt. Vernon Avenue, and Michael suffered a gunshot wound to the chest. He succumbed to his injuries shortly thereafter. The shooting occurred under circumstances that remain unclear, and despite investigations, no suspects have been publicly identified.

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