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Michael Ross

Case from Columbus, OH dated Jan 21, 1997

Victim Details

Michael Ross

February 11, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Columbus

OH

1997-01-21

1997-01-21

Michael

Ross

07/12/2026


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On January 21, 1997, Michael Ross, a 19-year-old male, was fatally shot in Columbus, Ohio. The incident occurred at 1541 E. 25th Avenue in Franklin County. Authorities from the Columbus Police Department responded to the scene, where Ross was discovered to have sustained a gunshot wound. Unfortunately, his death has remained unsolved, with no arrests made in connection to the homicide.

Law enforcement agencies, including the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), have continued th ...
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