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Dezmond Anthony Vaughn-Butler

Death by Force
Case Description
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Dezmond Anthony Vaughn-Butler, a 17-year-old from Columbus, Ohio, tragically lost his life on October 31, 2023, following a shooting incident in the South Linden neighborhood. The shooting occurred around 9:30 PM in an alley behind a residence on Cleveland Avenue. Vaughn-Butler was discovered suffering from a gunshot wound and was transported to Grant Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries the following day, November 1, 2023.

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  • The Columbus Dispatch: Two suspects charged with murder after teen shot on Halloween in South Linden dies
  • 10tv.com: 17-year-old boy dies after shooting in South Linden; 2 teens arrested
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    Victim Details

    Dezmond Anthony Vaughn-Butler

    Male

    Black / African American

    Columbus

    OH

    2023-10-31

    17

    Dezmond

    Anthony Vaughn-Butler

    Yes

    11/15/2025

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