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Gilbert Contera-Ramirez

Death by Force
Case Description
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On January 9, 2024, Gilbert Contera-Ramirez, a 38-year-old resident of Columbus, Ohio, was fatally shot at the Island Club Apartments. Police responded to a report of gunfire around 10:15 a.m. and discovered Contera-Ramirez inside an apartment suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite the immediate arrival of emergency services, he was pronounced dead at the scene at 10:57 a.m. Evidence collected included two shell casings found near his body, indicating the violent nature of the incident.
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    Victim Details

    Gilbert Contera-Ramirez

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Columbus

    OH

    2024-01-09

    38

    Gilbert

    Contera-Ramirez

    Yes

    11/26/2025

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    I can't stop thinking about the impact this horrible event must be having on Gilbert Contera-Ramirez... ...Read More
    08/24/2024
    I can't stop thinking about how devastating this has to be for Gilbert's family, especially given th... ...Read More
    08/14/2024
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