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Lorenzo Butler Jr

Case from Columbus, OH dated Jun 03, 2023

Victim Details

Lorenzo Butler Jr

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2023-06-03

14

Lorenzo

Butler Jr

07/08/2026

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Lorenzo Butler Jr., a 14-year-old resident of Columbus, Ohio, tragically lost his life on June 3, 2023. He was found shot in the chest near a dumpster outside the Villages at Eden Crossing apartment complex. The incident occurred shortly after midnight, around 12:31 a.m., and Lorenzo was quickly transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His father, Lorenzo Butler Sr., expressed profound grief over the loss, stating that it is unnatural for a parent to bury their child, highl ...
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  • 10tv.com: Police: 14-year-old boy fatally shot at an east Columbus apartment complex
  • 10tv.com: Police investigate 3 separate shootings that killed 1, injured 4 in Columbus
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    I can't get over the senselessness surrounding the tragic loss of Lorenzo Butler Jr. What really str... ...Read More
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    It's truly devastating to see another young life taken so suddenly. Lorenzo's story hits particularl... ...Read More
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