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Case Description
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On May 31, 2023, at approximately 8:26 p.m., 39-year-old Adrian Smith Sr. was fatally shot in the parking lot of Express Beverage at 1925 Lockbourne Road in southeast Columbus, Ohio. Smith, a father of nine, was found suffering from an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The incident also resulted in the injury of a second man, aged 31, who was struck by gunfire while in a vehicle in the line of fire. This second victim managed to drive himself to safety before ...Read More
The incident also resulted in the injury of a second man, aged 31, who was struck by gunfire while in a vehicle in the line of fire. This second victim managed to drive himself to safety before ...Read More
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See any mistakes?Victim Details
Adrian Smith Sr.
Male
Black / African American
Columbus
OH
2023-05-31
39
Adrian
Smith Sr.
Yes
11/11/2025
Forum Posts (3)
This case has been incredibly difficult to follow, especially with the impact it's had on Adrian's f... ...Read More
06/30/2024
06/30/2024
I’ve been thinking a lot about the broader implications of Adrian Smith Sr.'s murder, especially w... ...Read More
10/21/2023
10/21/2023
Has anyone looked into the other incidents connected with the recent indictment? I've been following... ...Read More
05/31/2023
05/31/2023
