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Berne Davis

Case from Columbus, OH dated Dec 21, 1976

Victim Details

Berne Davis

February 11, 2022

Male

Caucasian / White

Columbus

OH

1976-12-21

1976-12-21

Berne

Davis

No

06/27/2026


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On December 21, 1976, Berne Davis, a 74-year-old security guard, was fatally shot during a robbery at the Ohio National Bank on East Main Street in Columbus, Ohio. Davis, who was working as a security guard at the time, was shot in the head by one of the robbers. He was rushed to Grant Emergency Room, but succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival. This incident was part of a bank robbery where the assailants stole approximately $1,207 from the bank. The case drew significant public attenti ...
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