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Dereon Draper-Robinson

Case from Columbus, OH dated Jul 28, 2023

Victim Details

Dereon Draper-Robinson

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2023-07-28

15

Dereon

Draper-Robinson

06/29/2026

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Dereon Draper-Robinson, a 15-year-old from Columbus, Ohio, tragically lost his life on July 28, 2023, following a shooting incident that occurred the previous evening. The shooting took place around 6:02 p.m. on July 28 at the intersection of Atcheson Street and North Ohio Avenue. Upon arrival, police found Dereon suffering from gunshot wounds and he was subsequently transported to Grant Medical Center. Despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries the next day at approximately 2:18 p.m. ...
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  • NBC4 WCMH-TV: Teen dies nearly 24 hours after shooting in Mt. Vernon
  • The Columbus Dispatch: Child shot and killed on Columbus's Near East Side
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    I can't stop thinking about Dereon's family and friends during this incredibly difficult time. It's ... ...Read More
    09/21/2023
    It's so incredibly difficult to hear about what happened to Dereon Draper-Robinson. He was just 15, ... ...Read More
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