Josiah Sims

Murdered
Case Description
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On February 20, 2024, 17-year-old Josiah Sims was fatally shot in southeast Columbus, Ohio. The incident occurred around 4:40 pm at the intersection of Holburn Avenue and Moler Road in the Millbrook neighborhood. Columbus police responded to the scene and found Sims suffering from gunshot wounds. He was rushed to OhioHealth Grant Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead shortly before 5:20 pm.

The shooting reportedly stemmed from an argument over "a pair of sweatpants and a washclot ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Josiah Sims

    Male

    Black / African American

    Columbus

    OH

    2024-02-20

    17

    Josiah

    Sims

    Yes

    12/14/2024

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    Does anyone know if Josiah has any social media pages? Looking to connect with him online. Thanks!... ...Read More
    06/07/2024
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