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Kevin Smith

Case from Columbus, OH dated Apr 15, 2023

Victim Details

Kevin Smith

Male

White / Caucasian

Columbus

OH

2023-04-15

60

Kevin

Smith

06/26/2026

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On April 15, 2023, Kevin Smith, a 60-year-old homeless man, was shot and killed inside a detached garage on the 600 block of East Whittier Street in the Southern Orchards neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio. The incident occurred around 6 a.m. when police received a call about a reported trespasser. Before officers could arrive, a second call came in stating that the trespasser had been shot by someone at the residence.

Smith was found dead from gunshot wounds when police arrived at the scen ...
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  • 10tv.com: Police: Homeowner in south Columbus fatally shoots alleged trespasser
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