Anthony Luney, 56, was shot during an altercation at a convenience store on Maize Road in Columbus’ Northeast Side and died on May 14, 2022. After being shot, Luney managed to drive about three miles before crashing his car on Interstate 71; he was found slumped over the steering wheel and pronounced dead at the scene from a gunshot wound to the torso.

The shooter has been identified as 31-year-old Michael Thilat, who admitted to shooting Luney during what investigators described as a drug deal. Thilat was arrested and charged with murder; he confessed to the shooting during questioning. The Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office handled the prosecution.

Few personal details about Luney are available in the report. Does anyone have information about Luney’s movements that day or witnessed the altercation at the Maize Road store?