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Joshua Hunt

Death by Force
Case Description
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On May 28, 2024, at approximately 10:45 p.m., Columbus police officers responded to a reported shooting in the 1000 block of Parsons Avenue near East Whittier Street, close to the Merion Village area. Upon arrival, they discovered 36-year-old Joshua Hunt suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Medics pronounced him dead at the scene at 10:51 p.m.

Following an investigation, authorities arrested 34-year-old Michael Houston in connection with Hunt's death. Houston was charged with murd ...Read More
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  • 10tv.com: Suspect arrested, charged with murder following south Columbus shooting
  • 10tv.com: Police identify 36-year-old man killed in south Columbus shooting
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    Victim Details

    Joshua Hunt

    Male

    Black / African American

    Columbus

    OH

    2024-05-28

    36

    Joshua

    Hunt

    Yes

    11/22/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I was reading about the tragic events on Parsons Avenue, and I can't stop thinking about the ripple ... ...Read More
    11/29/2024
    Have any of you been following the latest developments surrounding Joshua Hunt and Michael Houston? ... ...Read More
    11/04/2024
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