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Robert Kelly

Death by Force
Case Description
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On December 5, 2023, at approximately 6:19 p.m., Columbus police responded to reports of a shooting near the intersection of North 20th Street and Mt. Vernon Avenue in the King-Lincoln Bronzeville neighborhood. Upon arrival, officers found 66-year-old Robert Kelly suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to Grant Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 6:39 p.m.

As of now, no arrests have been made, and authorities have not released information regarding potential sus ...Read More
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  • WSYX: 1 fatally shot in northeast Columbus | WSYX
  • NBC4 WCMH-TV: 66-year-old man identified as victim in east Columbus homicide
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    Victim Details

    Robert Kelly

    Male

    Black / African American

    Columbus

    OH

    2023-12-05

    66

    Robert

    Kelly

    11/22/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Did anyone else notice how active that area was at the time of the incident? I've been around King-L... ...Read More
    03/03/2024
    How tragic that Robert Kelly's life was cut short so suddenly, and in such a brutal manner. One thin... ...Read More
    01/11/2024
    Hey everyone, I've been following the case of Robert Kelly's tragic demise, and what's really sticki... ...Read More
    01/06/2024
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