Raymond Morris, 38, of Columbus, Ohio, was found dead on January 7, 2022, in the back seat of a burning vehicle on North Yale Avenue in the Franklinton neighborhood. Firefighters extinguished the blaze and Morris was pronounced dead at the scene. The Franklin County Coroner’s Office determined the cause of death was a gunshot wound and ruled the death a homicide.

The Columbus Division of Police opened a homicide investigation and the case remains with the Columbus Police Homicide Unit. Morris is remembered by family and friends as a devoted father to his daughter, Kyleigh Renae Durham, who enjoyed spending time outdoors with him. The investigation is ongoing and authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward.

Did anyone in the Franklinton area on January 7, 2022, see or hear anything that might help investigators?