Melione Tucker was 16 when he was found unresponsive from an apparent gunshot wound near Dunbrooke Court at the Havenwood Townhomes in Franklin Township on March 6, 2022. His body was discovered about 11:45 p.m. and medics from the Columbus Division of Fire pronounced him dead at the scene.

Franklin County Sheriff’s detectives, assisted by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, determined Tucker had been shot during an incident involving multiple individuals. In the immediate aftermath no suspects were identified and no arrests were made, and the inquiry remained active as investigators followed leads and gathered evidence.

Family and community members called for more recreation centers, youth programming and mentorship to offer alternatives for young people in the area and to try to prevent similar tragedies. The case remains under investigation and authorities continue to seek information.

If anyone knew Melione or has information about the shooting, please share what you know with investigators.