Homicide Cold Case Unit Archive Feb 2022
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File Number: 2022-0018
Name: Floyd W. Bacon
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: 34
Year of Death: 2022
Date / Time: 2/26/2022 at 11:14AM
Incident Address: 1900 [Block] Oakland Park Ave.
Details: On February 26, 2022, at approximately 11:14am, officers were dispatched to the 1900 Block of Oakland Park Ave on the report of a deceased male in the back yard. Officers arrived at scene and found the victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Columbus Fire Department, Engine 16, arrived at scene and pronounced the victim deceased at 11:20am.
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File Number: 2022-0016
Name: Heather Chapman
Race: White
Sex: Female
Age: 33
Year of Death: 2022
Date / Time: 2/22/2022 at 9:17PM
Incident Address: 1700 [Block] Melrose Ave.
Details: On February 22, 2022, Patrol Officers responded to the 1700 Block of Melrose Ave on a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, Ms. Heather Chapman F/W/33, suffering from a gunshot wound. CFD EMS #13 arrived at scene and pronounced the victim deceased at 9:22pm. Due to some suspicious circumstances, Homicide Detectives responded to scene and began an investigation. Update February 24, 2022: The death of the victim, Heather Chapman, is being investigated as a Homicide.
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File Number: 2022-0015
Name: Dameire Novell Thornton
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: 19
Year of Death: 2022
Date / Time: 2/23/2022 at 10:52PM
Incident Address: 300 [Block] Whitethorne Ave.
Details: On Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at 10:52 PM, Columbus Police Officers were called to the 300 block of Whitethorne Avenue to invesitgate a report of shots fired. Officers found Dameire Novell Thornton suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. CFD Medics pronounced Mr. Thornton deceased at 11:08 PM.
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File Number: 2022-0014
Name: Marshawn Davis
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: 18
Year of Death: 2022
Date / Time: 2/18/2022 at 10:16PM
Incident Address: 2400 [Block] E. Dublin-Granville Rd.
Details: On February 18, 2022, at approximately 10:16pm, officers were dispatched to the area of 2400 Block of E Dublin-Granville Rd on the report of a shooting. Officers arrived at scene and found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers and witnesses provided aid to the victim until Columbus Fire Medics arrived at scene. Despite their efforts, the victim succumbed to his injury and was pronounced deceased by CFD-EMS12 at 10:25pm.
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File Number: 2022-0013
Name: Anthony David Wagner
Race: White
Sex: Male
Age: 40
Year of Death: 2022
Date / Time: 2/18/2022 at 6:19AM
Incident Address: 100 [Block] Midland Ave.
Details: On Friday, February 18, 2022, at 6:19 AM, Columbus Police Officers were called to the 100 block of Midland Ave. on a report of a man lying on the ground in a garage. Officers found Anthony Wagner in the garage suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. CFD Medics pronounced Mr. Wagner deceased at 6:28AM.
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File Number: 2022-0012
Name: Thomas W. Swanson
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: 23
Year of Death: 2022
Date / Time: 2/12/2022 at 2:48AM
Incident Address: 5400 [Block] Sandalwood Blvd.
Details: On February 12, 2022, at approximately 2:48am, officers were dispatched to the 5400 Block of Sandalwood Blvd. on the report of a shooting. Officers arrived at scene and found evidence of a shooting but no victim. Officers received updated information that the victim was being transported by victim #2 to an area hospital. Victim #2 flagged down officers in the 1800 Block of E. Dublin-Granville Rd., they rendered aid to the victim until Clinton Twsp Medic 61 arrived. Victim #1 was then transported to Grant Medical Center in critical condition. Despite receiving lifesaving medical treatment, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 7:57 am.
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File Number: 2022-0011
Name: Lee A. Mardis Jr.
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: 24
Year of Death: 2022
Date / Time: 2/5/2022 at 8:05PM
Incident Address: 700 [Block] Gilbert St.
Details: On February 5, 2022, at approximately 8:05pm, officers were dispatched to the 700 Block of Gilbert St on the report of a shooting. Officers arrived at scene and found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Columbus Fire Medic #1 arrived at scene and transported the victim to Grant Medical Center in critical condition. Despite receiving lifesaving medical treatment the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 9:00pm. Lee Mardis, Jr. Bio.(PDF, 104KB)
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