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William Applegate

Case from Columbus, OH dated May 16, 2024

Victim Details

William Applegate

Male

White / Caucasian

Columbus

OH

2024-05-16

29

William

Applegate

litigation

07/02/2026

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William Applegate, a 29-year-old resident of Milford, Ohio, tragically lost his life on May 16, 2024, in a shooting incident that occurred in North Columbus. The altercation reportedly stemmed from a dispute between Applegate and his roommate, Brian Sias, who is 37 years old. The conflict escalated during an argument regarding Applegate's living situation, as Sias had asked him to move out. This request led to a confrontation that ended fatally.

Following the shooting, Sias was found by ...
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  • Yahoo News: One killed in afternoon shooting in Columbus’ North Linden neighborhood
  • WWHO: Bond set at $500K for man accused of killing his roommate
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    I can't stop thinking about the witness accounts in this case. It’s so distressing to see how two ... ...Read More
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