Reynard Reed was killed on his 46th birthday, July 15, 2022, in the 700 block of Lilley Avenue in Columbus. Police found him on the sidewalk in front of a residence with a gunshot wound to his stomach; he was taken to Grant Medical Center in extremely critical condition and pronounced dead at 5:37 p.m. that evening. Investigators say an altercation escalated into gunfire.

Authorities identified 18-year-old Jonathan Hopkins as the suspect and a murder warrant was issued. Hopkins later surrendered to the Franklin County Jail and was arraigned with bond set at $500,000; his next court date was scheduled for July 29, 2022. Reed, known as Bink, was described as charismatic, articulate, and passionate about music. He is survived by daughters Sharaye Reed and Rayonna Reed and his brother Michael Reed.

Does anyone who knew Reynard or was in the Lilley Avenue area that evening have information to share?