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Donald Lightner

Case from Columbus, OH dated Jul 19, 1991

Victim Details

Donald Lightner

February 11, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Columbus

OH

1991-07-19

1991-07-19

Donald

Lightner

06/29/2026


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On July 19, 1991, Donald Lightner, a 30-year-old male from Columbus, Ohio, was killed in a shooting while he was in a car at the intersection of Barnett and Scottwood in Franklin County. The incident took place as Lightner was sitting in a vehicle that came to a stop at a traffic light. An unknown individual opened fire, striking Lightner with a gunshot wound that ultimately led to his death.

The Columbus Police Department investigated the incident, but no suspect has been identified, a ...
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