Homicide Cold Case Unit Archive Aug 2021

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William A. HarrisFile Number: 2021-0138
Name: William A. Harris
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: 55
Year of Death: 2021
Date / Time: 8/24/2021 at 12:38PM
Incident Address: Lakeside S. & Shore Blvd E. (Area of)
Details: On August 24, 2021, at 2:26am, Columbus Police Officers were called to the area of Lakeside S and Shore Blvd E on a male "down and out laying in the parking lot". Upon arrival, Officers located the victim, who was unresponsive and appeared to be suffering from a gunshot injury. CFD Engine 23 responded and pronounced the victim deceased at 2:38am. At this time, there is no additional information and investigators are still attempting to identify the victim.

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No Image AvailableFile Number: 2021-0137
Name: Christina Antoline
Race: White
Sex: Female
Age: 40
Year of Death: 2021
Date / Time: 8/23/2021 at 12:28PM
Incident Address: 800 [Block] of E. Dublin Granville Rd.
Details: On August 23, 2021, at approximately 12:28pm, Officers were dispatched to the 800 Block of E. Dublin Granville Rd on an unknown complaint. Officer arrived at scene and spoke with the manager of the apartment complex. She stated, while checking on a resident who was delinquent on her rent, she made entry into the apartment and noticed victim # 1 laying on the floor, unresponsive. The witness left the apartment and contacted the police.

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No Image AvailableFile Number: 2021-0136
Name: John Doe
Race: Unknown
Sex: Male
Age: Unknown
Year of Death: 2021
Date / Time: 8/23/2021 at 12:28PM
Incident Address: 800 [Block] of E. Dublin Granville Rd.
Details: On August 23, 2021, at approximately 12:28pm, Officers were dispatched to the 800 Block of E. Dublin Granville Rd on an unknown complaint. Officer arrived at scene and spoke with the manager of the apartment complex. She stated, while checking on a resident who was delinquent on her rent, she made entry into the apartment and noticed victim # 1 laying on the floor, unresponsive. The witness left the apartment and contacted the police. Officer then checked the entire apartment and found a second victim in the bedroom, also unresponsive. CFD EMS #12 responded and pronounced both victims deceased at 12:37pm and 12:42pm, respectively. The identity of victim #2 is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

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No Image AvailableFile Number: 2021-0134
Name: Brandon Jeriel Slate
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: 30
Year of Death: 2021
Date / Time: 8/21/2021 at 2:22PM
Incident Address: 700 [Block] S. Highland Ave.
Details: On August 21, 2021, at 2:22pm, Officers were dispatched to the 700 Block of South Highland Ave on a shooting. Upon arrival, Officers located a male victim lying in the front yard suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to Grant Medical Center by Medic #817 in critical condition. Despite receiving life saving medical treatment, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 2:52pm. Investigators are still attempting to determine events related to this incident.

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Jermale L. PaytonFile Number: 2021-0130
Name: Jermale L. Payton
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: 35
Year of Death: 2021
Date / Time: 8/17/2021 at 1:16AM
Incident Address: 800 [Block] Greenfield Dr.
Details: On August 17, 2021, at approximately 1:15am, officers were dispatched to the area of Greenfield Dr and Canonby Pl on a report of shots fired. When officers arrived at scene, they discovered the victim laying in the street suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers at scene performed life saving measures until Columbus Fire Medic #3 arrived and transported the victim to Grant Medical Center in critical condition. The victim later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 1:51am.

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Lamont WilcoxsonFile Number: 2021-0129
Name: Lamont Wilcoxson
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: 38
Year of Death: 2021
Date / Time: 8/9/2021 at 1:50PM
Incident Address: 2300 [Block] Shore Blvd. W.
Details: On August 9, 2021, at 1:50 pm, Patrol was called to respond to 2356 Shore Blvd. West on the report of a dead body. Upon arrival, they discovered a gunshot victim inside deceased. Columbus Division of Fire responded and pronounced the victim dead at 1:56 pm.

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Lante HughesFile Number: 2021-0128
Name: Lante Hughes
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: 23
Year of Death: 2021
Date / Time: 8/6/2021 at 3:02PM
Incident Address: 5400 [Block] Chatford Sq.
Details: On Friday, August 6, 2021, at 3:02PM, Columbus Police Officers were called to the 5400 block of Chatford Sq. on a report of a shooting. On arrival, officers found the decedent, a male, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. CFD Madison Township Medic 823 responded and pronounced the victim deceased at 3:13PM. The investigation revealed the victim was operating a vehicle on Chatford Sg. when it was struck by gunfire, fatally wounding the victim. After the shooting, the victim’s vehicle continued a short distance before striking another vehicle that was parked and coming to rest.

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Martin Lemounte HallFile Number: 2021-0126
Name: Martin Lemounte Hall
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: 43
Year of Death: 2021
Date / Time: 8/1/2021 at 10:13PM
Incident Address: 400 [Block] S. Hampton Rd.
Details: On August 1, 2021, at 10:13pm, Columbus Police Officers were dispatched to 477 S. Hampton Rd. on a drive-by shooting. Upon arrival, they located the victim, Mr. Martin Hall, suffering from an apparent gunshot injury. Mr. Hall was transported in critical condition to Grant Medical Center by CFD Medic #21. Despite receiving life-saving medical treatment, Mr. Hall succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 10:43pm. Initial investigation indicates that this incident might have stemmed from an argument that occurred earlier in the day. Investigators are following up on all information related to this incident. Martin Hall Bio(PDF, 337KB).

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