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James Shearer

Death by Force
Case Description
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James Shearer, a 21-year-old resident of Grove City, Ohio, tragically lost his life on February 18, 2023, due to a gunshot wound. He was discovered by Columbus police in the Milo-Grogan neighborhood early that morning, where he was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after 4:50 AM. The incident has been characterized as a homicide, prompting an immediate investigation by local authorities.

In connection with Shearer's death, Nicholas Kesterson, a 22-year-old man, was arrested and subse ...Read More
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  • NBC4 WCMH-TV: Suspects in fatal north Columbus shooting detained after crashing getaway car
  • Columbus man charged with murder after shooting on city's North Side
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    Victim Details

    James Shearer

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Columbus

    OH

    2023-02-18

    21

    James

    Shearer

    Yes

    11/29/2025

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