Columbus Brooks

Murdered
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
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  • News 4 Buffalo: 18-year-old shot, taken to ECMC Wednesday night declared deceased

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    Victim Details

    Columbus Brooks

    Male

    Black / African American

    Buffalo

    NY

    2023-07-05

    18

    Columbus

    Brooks

    12/22/2024

    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
    Reading about Lumbo Brooks' case has been tough, especially knowing how full of life he was. I've be... ...Read More
    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
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