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John Wilks

Case from Columbus, OH dated Jul 28, 2024

Victim Details

John Wilks

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2024-07-28

28

John

Wilks

Yes

07/04/2026

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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 ...
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  • 10tv.com: Columbus police identify man killed in Hilltop shooting; suspect in custody
  • The Columbus Dispatch: Columbus man, 18, charged with murder after one killed, one injured in West Side shooting
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