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Columbus Austin

Death by Force
Case Description
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On February 13, 1996, Columbus Austin, a 27-year-old man from Columbus, Ohio, was tragically shot and killed. The incident occurred at approximately 1559 Omar Drive in Franklin County. The details surrounding the homicide remain unsolved, and the Columbus Police Department has continued to urge anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward to assist with the investigation.

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  • Columbus Austin Unsolved homicide - Ohio Attorney General
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    Victim Details

    Columbus Austin

    February 11, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Columbus

    OH

    1996-02-13

    1996-02-13

    Columbus

    Austin

    11/18/2025


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