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David Dawson

Case from Columbus, OH dated Feb 24, 1992

Victim Details

David Dawson

February 11, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Columbus

OH

1992-02-24

1992-02-24

David

Dawson

06/29/2026


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On February 24, 1992, David Dawson, a 26-year-old male, was found dead from a gunshot wound in a yard located on the west side of 1145 E. 13th Avenue in Columbus, Ohio. Authorities arrived at the scene after receiving reports of a shooting, but the identity of the shooter remains unknown. Despite extensive investigations, no suspects have been identified, and the case remains unsolved.

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  • David Keith Dawson (1965-1992) - Find a Grave Memorial
  • David Dawson, age 26 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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