Mayfield Evans III, a 33-year-old Black man from Columbus, Ohio, was shot and later died on September 21, 2022. He was found with critical injuries in the 1600 block of Harvester Lane around 11:15 p.m. and was pronounced dead at Riverside Methodist Hospital at 12:02 a.m. The Columbus Police Department lists his death as a homicide and counts it as the city’s 101st homicide for 2022.

Authorities have not released the circumstances that led to the shooting, and no arrests or suspects have been announced. Evans worked at Waffle House, was described by family and friends as kind-hearted with a big smile and a free spirit, and had three godchildren. The investigation remains open and police are asking anyone with information to contact Central Ohio Crime Stoppers confidentially.

If anyone knew Mayfield or saw activity around Harvester Lane that night, please share what you know with investigators.