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Najaa Ell

Case from Columbus, OH dated May 02, 2024

Victim Details

Najaa Ell

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2024-05-02

20

Najaa

Ell

Yes

07/15/2026

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On May 2, 2024, at approximately 3:01 p.m., Columbus Police officers responded to a reported shooting in the 700 block of Reinhard Avenue. Upon arrival, they discovered 20-year-old Najaa Ellman suffering from a gunshot wound; he was pronounced dead at the scene at 3:08 p.m.

Witnesses reported that Ellman was with friends when an argument ensued with 19-year-old Lawuan Williams, who was driving a 2020 gray Nissan Altima. During the altercation, Williams allegedly produced a handgun and s ...
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  • NBC4 WCMH-TV: Suspect in fatal south Columbus shooting given $1M bond
  • 10tv.com: $1 million bond set for 19-year-old charged with murder in south Columbus shooting
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    Such a tragic event for everyone involved. I just can’t stop thinking about the impact this has on... ...Read More
    11/27/2024
    Came across this case recently and I'm really struggling to process how quickly things escalated for... ...Read More
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    I can't stop thinking about how fractured Najaa Ellman's group of friends must be f... ...Read More
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