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James Shearer

Case from Columbus, OH dated Feb 18, 2023

Victim Details

James Shearer

Male

White / Caucasian

Columbus

OH

2023-02-18

21

James

Shearer

Yes

07/03/2026

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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 ...
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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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