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Case Description
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On July 5, 2023, 18-year-old Columbus "Lumbo" Brooks was fatally shot near Woodlawn Avenue and Dupont Street in Buffalo, New York. Emergency responders arrived promptly around 9:30 p.m., and Brooks was transported to Erie County Medical Center. Despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead at 10:10 p.m.
Brooks was known in his community as a joyful individual with aspirations of becoming a parole officer or firefighter. He was not involved in gang activities and was considered to have ...Read More
Brooks was known in his community as a joyful individual with aspirations of becoming a parole officer or firefighter. He was not involved in gang activities and was considered to have ...Read More
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Columbus Brooks
Male
Black / African American
Buffalo
NY
2023-07-05
18
Columbus
Brooks
11/12/2025
Forum Posts (3)
Did anybody else watch the recent interview with Lumbo's sister? It aired last night, and it was abs... ...Read More
04/29/2024
04/29/2024
Reading about Lumbo Brooks' case has been tough, especially knowing how full of life he was. I've be... ...Read More
12/30/2023
12/30/2023
I keep thinking about the vigils and rallies held for Columbus "Lumbo" Brooks and how they show the ... ...Read More
07/20/2023
07/20/2023
