Community marches for peace after South Linden father's death

Published
June 16, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Columbus, Ohio
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Incident type
Shooting

Summary

Shooting Columbus Ohio in Columbus, Ohio: Avante Copeland, a 22‐year‐old father of two, was shot and killed outside a store in South Linden early Saturday morning. His family, friends and community leaders gathered Monday evening to hold a memorial and march for peace, calling for change after the neighborhood’s recent shootings.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Avante Copeland Pedestrian Fatal
Unnamed juvenile Unknown Injured
Michael Lunsford Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

Community marches for peace after South Linden father's death

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