Reginald Purnell

Murdered
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Reginald Purnell, a 48-year-old man from Columbus, Ohio, tragically lost his life on June 25, 2024. He was found fatally shot inside a home on the 1200 block of Seymour Avenue in southeast Columbus. Purnell was discovered alongside another victim, 45-year-old Darrell Walker, when someone called 911 just before 10 a.m. after seeing a person lying on the floor of the residence. Medics pronounced both Purnell and Walker dead at the scene shortly after 10 a.m.

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    Victim Details

    Reginald Purnell

    Male

    Black / African American

    Columbus

    OH

    2024-06-25

    48

    Reginald

    Purnell

    Yes

    12/14/2024

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    Does anyone know if the Reginald Purnell case is listed in the Namus database? I'm trying to gather ... ...Read More
    09/14/2024
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    06/26/2024
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