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Jerome Stephens

Case from Columbus, OH dated Aug 20, 2023

Victim Details

Jerome Stephens

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2023-08-20

19

Jerome

Stephens

Yes

07/12/2026

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On August 20, 2023, 19-year-old Jerome Ari Stephens was fatally shot inside a residence on Erickson Avenue in Whitehall, Ohio, a suburb of Columbus. Responding to reports of a shooting around 11:20 p.m., Whitehall police officers found Stephens with a gunshot wound. He was transported to Mount Carmel East Hospital in critical condition and later succumbed to his injuries.

Initial accounts suggested a drive-by shooting; however, detectives determined that the incident occurred inside the ...
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  • 10tv.com: 16-year-old charged for shooting death of man in Whitehall
  • NBC4 WCMH-TV: Man critical after shooting in Whitehall
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    Hey everyone, I wanted to bring up a detail that's been on my mind regarding Jerome's tragic death. ... ...Read More
    10/10/2024
    I can't stop thinking about the tragic passing of Jerome Ari Stephens and how devastating it must be... ...Read More
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    Did anyone else notice the connection Jerome had with his community, especially through his work and... ...Read More
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