John Wilks

Murdered
Case Description
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On July 28, 2024, John Wilks, a 28-year-old resident of Columbus, Ohio, was fatally shot in a violent incident that has drawn significant attention from local authorities and the community. The shooting occurred around 10:11 PM in the 700 block of S. Ogden Avenue. Upon arrival at the scene, police found Wilks unresponsive with a gunshot wound. Despite the efforts of emergency medical services, he was pronounced dead at 10:25 PM. A second victim was also located nearby with injuries from gunfire ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    John Wilks

    Male

    Black / African American

    Columbus

    OH

    2024-07-28

    28

    John

    Wilks

    Yes

    12/13/2024

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    Is there a reward being offered for information leading to the arrest of John's murderer?... ...Read More
    09/11/2024
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