Donald Lightner

Murdered

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Case Description
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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 ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Donald Lightner

    February 11, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Columbus

    OH

    1991-07-19

    1991-07-19

    Donald

    Lightner

    10/28/2024


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    Is there a memorial set up for Donald yet or are there any plans in the works to honor his memory? I... ...Read More
    04/12/2024
    Does anyone know of any known enemies of Donald?... ...Read More
    07/11/2023
    Does anyone know if there are any cameras in the area that may have captured Donald's last known loc... ...Read More
    07/07/2023