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Fred Kelly

Case from Columbus, OH dated Aug 04, 1988

Victim Details

Fred Kelly

February 11, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Columbus

OH

1988-08-04

1988-08-04

Fred

Kelly

07/12/2026


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Case Description

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On August 4, 1988, Fred Kelly, a 53-year-old man, was fatally shot in Columbus, Ohio. The incident occurred at 484 Seymour Avenue, and Kelly suffered a gunshot wound to the stomach. He was transported to St. Anthony's Hospital, but unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries shortly thereafter.

The Columbus Police Department has been handling the investigation of this case, but it remains unsolved to this day. Despite years having passed, Fred Kelly's homicide remains part of the Ohio A ...
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